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Hey Blog! This week is a subject for those who have a little time on their hands \u2013 and in their head \u2013 and it\u2019s all about phylos sophia<\/em> or Lovers of Knowledge: Philosophy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I study philosophy with an excellent tutor called Jake. His business is known as Humanatees (the mascot is a manatee), and it teaches humanities. Last autumn, he started the first KS3 Philosophy course, this one on the Meaning of Life (the biggest subject EVER!). I joined in, so for six weeks we learnt about wacky, weird, and wonderful philosophers who had ideas ranging from \u201clive like a dog\u201d to \u201cask yourself whether you should kill yourself or have a cup of coffee\u201d. This week, I started a new course, all about female philosophers, but it is my response to the last course that I am writing in for you today. Here it is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is the meaning of life?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Universally, I understand that the Meaning of Life must<\/em> be subjective; all of the philosophers we\u2019ve looked at have had different ideas; but my<\/em> philosophy is not subjective \u2013 well, not necessarily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Be focused on something you care about, something that has the inspiration to encourage you to protect, remake and love it. This could be a project, your friends\/family, but not<\/em> your job. The only point of a job is to make money; if you love it then it\u2019s an occupation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Don\u2019t be too focused though. Find some relaxing \u201cme\u201d time. Be idle. Do creative thinking, as this kind of thinking can lead to a new focus, of philosophy. Without stepping back you will become the focus, and not be able to climb out of it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Be passionate. Love something, enjoy it, kind of similar to point 1, but this is when you\u2019ve finished it. Hold it to your heart. Revel in the joy it gives you, and keep it safe.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. However, be sensible in what you give your love to, as some things break, or disappear, or don\u2019t return your love. Be cautious before choosing, but once chosen, don\u2019t waver. Think before you act.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Do big talk. Concentrate on big maters like Life and Death, climate change, and the Meaning of Life; think about these things so that you know what the world is like. It\u2019s important you understand your place in the universe.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Sometimes, though, big things are too much. Relax into the small things; what your friends are doing, where you\u2019re going at the weekend. Be calm, don\u2019t hurry. More hurry, the less time to the end. Do small talk.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. You can see now, we have pairs: 1-2, 3-4, 5-6. They balance each other out. To conclude, my Meaning of Life is\u2026<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Be Balanced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    How do you like it? I think it\u2019s quite good. But please don\u2019t blame me if it goes wrong while you\u2019re following it \u2013 you chose to do it in the first place!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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