After reading the handout "What is Enlightenment," I just sat and pondered. Immanuel Kant's words were like a wake up call to me. For as long as I can remember, I was always told what to do and how to do it. Rarely did I question my authority, but when I did, the response was always, "Because I said so." I know that I am not immature because I do have the ability "to employ [my] own intelligence without being directed by someone else;" however, I had developed that lazy attitude. I rarely took the time to think about different opinions and agree or disagree when necessary. I had the it-doesn't-matter attitude. But in reality, it does matter. If people always agreed, there would be no arguments and no fights and life would be dull. Even though arguments can sometimes be disasterous, I enjoy the fact that people can disagree without fighting. If people had the courage to speak up and tell someone if they disagree, I think life would be a lot more interesting. We could see different points of view and have intriguing conversations with our peers.
So Sapere Aude! - Have the courage to think for yourself!... and don't be afraid to share your opinions:)
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I think you just nailed the point of this whole blog on the head. We have to think, to process, to choose, in order to truly believe...and we can't do that if we are afraid to question. Sapere Aude!!!
ReplyDeleteI agree. I think that most people dont take the time to think for themselves about many major issues. And that leads to major complications and such. So I definitely agree.
ReplyDeleteTHINK FOR YOURSELF PEOPLE!!!
That makes me really happy to know that I'm on the right track:)
ReplyDeleteKant was correct in saying that people are lazy when it comes to thinking for themselves and I hope that one day that will change but it is doubtful.