Philosophy can help guide an individual to a better understanding of what their beliefs are by allowing for the study of different points of view such as David Hume and William Paley, then moving on to discover what feels right for you.
I choose an agnostic position because there is no religion or science that will ever be able to prove the existence or non- existence of a supreme being or beings. Philosophy helped contribute to my Agnostic belief by using logic to break down and compartmentalize different ways of thinking. Through my philosophical studies, I have found that the powers of reason and logic can only take you so far. For instance, after studying all of the different philosophical perspectives on the Cosmological and Design Arguments, I have been reminded of “ I think, therefore I am.” This has led me to the conclusion that we are all right. Therefore, if you are atheist, religious, not religious or not religious but spiritual, your world is what your mind makes of it that makes it true.
Some say that faith has no role in a philosophical argument, however I think by questioning your faith you can remain open to what life may have to teach you and make steps toward your personal truth.
I like the point you make about philosophy helping to analyze and break down the perspectives on a position. That's a very good point.
ReplyDelete