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Were you more idealistic when you were younger?

The Horse @TheHorse (238317) • Walnut Creek, California 20 Oct 15

You've probably heard the expression: "A cynic is a disillusioned idealist," or something like that. I haven't sunk into total cynicism, but I sure am more of a cynic now than when I was younger. I was quite idealistic in my...

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Metaphysics (a philosophical branch of weather the world is real or not)

noname577816 @noname577816 (1) • United States 11 Feb 13

There are two major part to this branch of philosophy, realism, and idealism. Realism being that everything is real and outside your mind. However, Idealism states that nothing is real with the exception of your brain that creates...

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Is Perfection Really Flawless

Brian @wolfie34 (26770) • United Kingdom 6 Jul 09

What in your eyes is true, unadulterated flawless Perfection? Is there anything in this world that is absolutely PERFECT? Do you think humans can be totally perfect Nothing not even perfection itself is flawless, unless...

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live or die for something?

failsafe_o5 @failsafe_o5 (103) • United States 12 Sep 08

when i read catcher in the rye one of the things that stuck with me is holden's teacher's advice to him... the mark of maturity is when you want to live for something rather than die for it. where are you? would you rather die...

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'Politics' - Is there a better way?

Trefusis @Trefusis (7) • Spain 1 Jul 08

Oh Politics..! Every day, more and more, the word is becoming synonymous with dark deeds behind closed doors, lax morals, depressing legislation, and a general inability for anyone to agree long enough to halt the demise of our...

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Triumph of Idealism - Patch Adams (Movie)

Jamielin @Jamielin (18) • Singapore 16 Mar 08

It's simply amazing how a person's character and motivation can spur him to "swim against strong currents" and yet triumph. Such displays of incredible character should be lauded, and Patch Adams is one such person. Based on a...

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what is your favorite and ideal personality,, ever you meet him..

ajnabiashna @ajnabiashna (196) • Pakistan 2 Feb 08

Ahaammm... well all Lotter.... a simple question... just tell us about your favorite Or Ideal personality.. give reasons... and also tell that if you meet him and the feelings and experinece of that meeting..

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Are you Realistic or Idealistic?

LightninStrike @LightninStrike (5915) • Saint Vincent And The Grenadines 13 Oct 07

I know many people who always stick to reality and real possibilities when they think about the future and life in general. And then, i know others who always try to think about what could be, about what would be the best...dreams...

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Idealism.

Scorleo4us @Scorleo4us (292) • Pakistan 5 Apr 07

is idealism good? can it help to make a personality? and How it can help in growing a personality. who is your ideal. my ideal is my father. i want to become like him. is it true idealism can demolish your own personality.

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Money or career?

umitcicek @umitcicek (463) • Turkey 27 Mar 07

People mostly to study to have a good career and make great money from their jobs.In time,generally they have to choose one of the two.Idealist man improves his academic site and the others improve the trading site of his...

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are you a sancho panza or a don quixote?

galatea @galatea (686) • Philippines 24 Feb 07

im writing a lit crit of don quixote by cervantes. are there any literature majors here? what are your ideas on don quixote? any interesting thoughts about how cervantes uses 'perception of reality' on various levels of the...

Why did Marilym Manson chose to be an anti-christ

Bloodberry @Bloodberry (16) • Philippines 2 Feb 07

I love marilyn manson's music! One thing that really bothers me is that why he chose to be an anti christ. Is it true that because he worships the devil he suceeded in the music industry? It was also rumored that his entire...

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Beauty, Freedom, Truth and Love?

nancygibson @nancygibson (3736) • France 1 Dec 06

Beauty, Freedom, Truth and Love are often cited as representing the Bohemian ideal of the late nineteenth century. What do you think, can a modern Bohemian aspire to the same philosophical simplicity given the pressures of modern...

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what do you consider before voting someone into office?

toonatoons @toonatoons (3735) • Philippines 9 Nov 06

idealism or experience or whatever?

What is democracy for you?

zeus1a @zeus1a (1046) • Netherlands 5 Nov 06

What is democracy for you? Do you really know the true meaning of the word? Do you understand the idealism behind it?Please share!

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can someone with idealism survive in the world of politics?

toonatoons @toonatoons (3735) • Philippines 20 Oct 06

i really hope so in order for him to chance the people's thoughts about politics. politics seems now to be a dirty game, played by people who do not have a care in the world about others as longs as their selfish desires for

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IiDEALISM,REALISM AND EXPLOITATON!

vijay12 @vijay12 (1642) • India 18 Oct 06

I find that most of the people in this forum,are young and hence idealists. Most older people in general,are REALISTS. Most politicians exploit! What's

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