Do we have a choice?
By Dan_ul
@Dan_ul (858)
Romania
March 14, 2008 4:50am CST
In day to day life, is there a path? or there is just free will? and if the answer is the path, then if we make a decision, is it for good? what is the free will? (and don't tell me it's a gift from god, cos that is to abstract) do we have a choice?
2 responses
@Kentbush18 (202)
• China
14 Mar 08
Do we have a choice? This is a good philosophical question. We do have a choice, theoritically, at least. We are born equal, and any individual is entitled to his or her choice. But in reality, people don't often have a choice, for our dreams, our struggles and our hopes are confined by the materialised world.
As for myself, I do think I have a choice, but I most of the time, have to alter my decision because my previous choice seems to be not feasible.
@Kentbush18 (202)
• China
14 Mar 08
Well, there are always ways to cope with things. Most ancient Chinese philosophers dates back to 2000 years ago had contemplated over this question and given us lots of different insight. May I introduce you to the classics of Chuang-Tzu, an outstanding philosopher even by today's standard.
I am afraid, the choice we make in the end, may usually not the choice we want to make originally, generally speaking.
@nengs10 (3180)
• Philippines
14 Mar 08
I always believe that we have a choice. It's always yes or no. The free will comes from us. It is a privilege and a right as well. I said that it's a privilege because some people don't have much freedom. It all depends on the society we belong to, and the system such society is following.
