Hi philosopher,
Welcome to this edition where we discus a fundamental question:
What is universal philosophy?
Universal philosophy explores the laws governing our universe and how we can apply this cosmic logic to our personal philosophies. It's about understanding the natural order and aligning our thoughts and actions with it.
Key points:
The distinction between societal laws and universal principles
How universal philosophy can guide ethical decision-making
The importance of questioning inherited beliefs and rules
Developing a personal philosophy that resonates with universal truths
This exploration offers a framework for deeper self-awareness and more mindful interactions with the world around us.
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Take care, until next week.
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What is universal philosophy?
Natural philosophy is the study of the laws of the universe and the application of those rules and logic to life.
Natural science, an ancient term, is related to what we now call biology. Natural philosophy and natural science were related.
Laws always govern us: rules at home and at work, norms of societies, dogmas of religions, and laws of the country where you live.
There are always rules.
These rules, in theory, should not control you, but create a neutral interaction with other human beings.
Without rules, everything would be chaos.
The rules that govern our lives are different for every human being. Even if you live in the same country, the rules of households are different. The same applies to the rules at work, and at school.
Rules and laws always guide our behavior.
Unfortunately, we need rules, otherwise all interactions would create conflicts. In a society, we create neutral rules to allow its members to prosper. Rules should always be as fair as possible.
Here comes an interesting thought: "As fair as possible" means that they are still unfair.
Since societies are organized in different ways, it means that there are different interpretations of what is fair. And that, by definition, is an incongruity.
All societies are unjust, because if they were just, societies would have equal, or at least similar, rules that are fair to all members.
That means that I cannot let myself be guided, as an individual, by the laws of a society to know if I am doing the right thing.
It is strange to conclude that you must conceive of your own perception of what is fair. This is because you know, by deduction, that the laws of the society in which you live are not fair.
What is most frustrating: no matter what country you live in, the laws are always unjust.
Obviously, there are societies that are less unjust than others, but always on the negative spectrum. You are choosing the bad, less awful.
Most people are not aware of this situation. It helps to travel and live in different societies. It is easier to reason from one's experience.
Most people think they are being fair when applying the laws, but they are being unjust in the universal sense.
And what does this have to do with philosophy?
Universal philosophy is the study of the universe and its logic.
Those laws, by which the universe is governed, which are created by the universe itself, differ from the laws that govern human beings.
The study of the natural philosophy of the universe brings an understanding of the infinite.
An example of the definitions of universal philosophy is the definition of god. Or rather, the non-definition.
Any substance causing the beginning of the universe is infinite for us. The unknown, the indecipherable, the infinite, beyond our reach, is, or would be, god. But it remains, always and forever, a mystery.
We will never know. It is impossible to know.
What is unknown and impossible to know will always be so.
The initial unknown force created something we can observe and learn: Our observable universe.
We can observe the natural laws that govern the universe.
Those rules are not clear. We discover them as humanity's power of observation increases.
Only 500 years ago, humans thought that the sun revolved around our planet. Just 500 years ago, how primitive we were.
Our level of knowledge will also be incredibly primitive for humans living 500 years in the future. I am ashamed of the current state of humanity. I apologize for what we did to one another and to the planet.
My definition of universal philosophy is the study and definition of the laws that govern the universe, creating an awareness of how it works and improving human interaction with its habitat.
I use "universe" and not nature, because the environment (family, education, country, religion, etc.) influences the way an individual interacts with the vast, neutral, and infinite universe.
Universal philosophy investigates and defines the philosophy of the inner and outer universe, and how these two systems interact and influence each other.
There are two universes, the micro-cosmos and the macro-cosmos, and both are infinite.
The soul of a human being is also infinite. I compare it to this: how many numbers exist between the number 1 and the number 2?
You can always keep adding numbers after the comma. An infinity within a limit.
Our soul is infinite as long as we live.
That a soul has the quality of being infinite does not mean that you use it to the maximum. When a person stops learning, stops having novel experiences, stops developing and expanding, we limit our infinite being.
A philosopher explores the infinity of being. One is part of the infinite universe and creates one's own universe by observing it.
For me, The Natural Philosophy of Life and Love is what guides me. They are definitions that form the basis of my thinking and the way I interact with the universe.
Natural philosophy is a system based on observations, wisdom, and logic.
It is a constant process that increases the observation capacities and knowledge of humanity. It incorporates updated information in the vision of the functioning of the universe.
Exploring, understanding, and knowing the infinite universe makes you feel a connection with the unknown force.
All human beings have a set of convictions that guide us.
That is everyone's philosophy of life. You have one too, even if you are not aware of it.
If you want to be a philosopher, all you have to do is describe the basis of your personal philosophy. You define a starting point, then you expand that base as you advance in the knowledge of the universes: the internal and external.
Creating your philosophy of life, you become aware of yourself and your surrounding.
It brings you understanding, and therefore peace. This process of self-discovery and philosophical exploration enriches your own existence and contributes to your interactions with others and the world at large.
By defining and refining your personal philosophy, you develop a compass for navigating life's complexities, making decisions that align with your values, and finding meaning in your experiences.
Remember, your philosophy of life is not static – it grows and evolves as you do, reflecting your journey through the infinite universes of self and reality.
11 quotes about philosophy
When wisdom and art combine, art is created…
Live in the fields, and god will give you lectures on natural philosophy every day. | Ralph Waldo Emerson
There is a… matter - much more valuable and divine than natural philosophy… On this matter I must speak to you in enigmas. | Plato
I am myself an empiric in natural philosophy, suffering my faith to go no further than my facts. I am pleased, however, to see the efforts of hypothetical speculation, because by the collisions of different hypotheses, truth may be elicited and science advanced in the end. | Thomas Jefferson
Philosophy is the science of truth. | Aristotle
Don’t explain your philosophy. Embody it. | Epictetus
The philosopher’s product is his life.| Friedrich Nietzsche
Contentment is natural wealth, luxury is artificial poverty. | Socrates
We have philosophy professors, but no philosophers.| Henry David Thoreau
To live without philosophizing is in truth the same as keeping the eyes closed without attempting to open them. | René Descartes
What is the first business of one who practices philosophy? To get rid of self-conceit. For it is impossible for anyone to begin to learn that which he thinks he already knows. | Epictetus
Philosophy triumphs easily over past evils and future evils; but present evils triumph over it. | François de la Rochefoucauld
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Rules do not mean justice.
"The law has been applied, so justice is served," some politicians claim.
But what if the laws are unjust by design? True justice becomes impossible.
This problem also infiltrates our personal "rules"—those beliefs and patterns shaping our daily decisions.
Ask yourself:
Where did this rule come from? The universe or human constructs?
If it's human-made, it could be wrong. Question it. Examine its alignment with universal principles.
Our personal philosophies, built on unexamined rules, can be as unjust as corrupt legal systems.
To make truly ethical decisions, you must question your inner laws.
Universal philosophy looks beyond societal norms and personal biases; there is always your own point of view, your society's point of view, and the universal point of view.
Understanding it this way challenges you to seek deeper truths, aligning your choices with the fundamental nature of reality, not just human conventions.
By questioning your mental "laws," you free yourself from making decisions rooted in genuine understanding, not inherited prejudices.
It is a long process of de-constructing your own beliefs.
Knowing this universal philosophy can help you transform your daily life: you become more in tune with the universe, that is a better guide for a peaceful state of being, that any law created by human beings.
Conclusion:
Universal philosophy is a logical system based on the universe. When you study nature, and natural laws, it challenges you to question your beliefs and societal norms.
It is a method to align your thoughts with the universal reality, inner and outer, and adjust your actions with the fundamental laws of the universe, not just human-made rules.
It is a powerful tool for ethical decision-making and personal growth. It's a journey of continuous learning, adjusting, and deconstructing oneself.
Take care, and till next edition!
With Love,
Adrian
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