Constructing A Life Philosophy Analysis

While it seems that mainstream media tends to perpetuate the same messages, only with a different spin, society also appears to operate in the same fashion. Though some of our ideas and perception vary greatly as a society, while others are similar, we as people tend to form our opinions and perceptions in a similar manner. The founders of the reading Constructing a Life Philosophy, David Bender and Bruno Leone, agree with this and points out, “Most people form their opinions on the basis of upbringing, peer pressure, and personal, cultural, or professional bias” (Bender and Bruno 2002). It is critical that we as humans take the time to recognize the similar teaching that we have received throughout our lives, as these teaching often share many similarities, and opposing pieces that hold valuable meaning and the potential ability to

Although somewhat challenging to fully process, it is clear that Plato’s approach is to consider all interactions and opportunities within life, as a lesson that can be utilized to provide information during difficult times when we feel that there is nothing that can be gained from the situation. This not only provides us with a level of self-improvement and growth as we draw from past experiences, but also creates further knowledge that can also be drawn from when similar situations arise. Plato also makes it clear that though this level of skepticism can be difficult to maintain it is a critical piece that is often necessary, as not everything in life is the way it appears. Plato, points out, relying solely on one area can be damaging, and explaining that trusting only in what you think you can see makes you blind to the rest of what surrounds you, therefore limiting your potential