Philosophy and Living

This weekend, I had the most wonderful conversation with a person whom I consider one of the most erudite persons I know, my good friend Carl.

His background is in philosophy, which is a topic I always had eschewed in my early life.

I learned so much from my conversation with him, but as yet, have not internalized the information.

He stated that his life has metamorphosed from a philosophical base to a more quotidian existence. Just takin' care of business.

Conversely, I have discovered that my life has gone from an emphasis on the day-to-day, to more of a philosophical emphasis. Perhaps having more time to think leads me to just think ruminatively. Bring up a new thought, chew on it a while, etc.

I have come to realize that I have informally applied the Socratic method in discussion before, but I find that I want to become more skilled at the method.

I know that others have viewed grasping the Socratic method as a means of dominating a conversation. In my case, it is one method where I can better ascertain what it is I should be doing, and where I should be going.