1. Personal Philosophy of Life
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Personal Philosophy of Life

2. Personal Philosophy of Life
Objective:
To define philosophy
To write a personal philosophy
Concept:
Philosophy – “A Pursuit Wisdom”

3. Personal Philosophy of Life
Generalizations:
Philosophy is a total perspective about life. Philosophy is an attempt to achieve a reasoned perception of the universe and to figure out one’s place in it.
Ex: Every one of our lives is a special task assigned for our education in cooperative learning. - Gandhi 3

4. Generalizations Continued
The dominant philosophies are different in various parts of the world and in different periods of time.
A personal philosophy of life is an individuals overall attitude towards life and the universe. 4

5. Generalizations Continued
You need a personal philosophy of life as a basis for decisions you make on questions of right and wrong, truth and false, ugliness and beauty.
A personal philosophy allows you to make independent choices to have control over your behavior. 5

6. Generalizations Continued
To have a personal philosophy you must review your attitudes, values, goals and experiences.
A well-conceived personal philosophy can give meaning and direction to life. 6

7. Personal Philosophy Assignment
Due Monday, February 9th, 2009, 20 Marks
Describe who you are, what your family is like, discuss your interests, personality, likes and dislikes [5 marks].
Describe your goals in life (at least 3 of each: short and long term) [6 points].
Describe something significant which has happened to you in the past 5 years and explain why it is significant [2 points].
What should I know about you (at least two unique things)? [2 points]
Conclude with your personal philosophy of life. [5 points]
Make sure you include terms we’ve learned so far in this courses (ex: nuclear family, factors which will affect your mate selection, etc). 7

8. Mr. Binet’s Personal Philosophy
To affect positive change within my community and globally through my passion to teach, technology, the arts and life-long education. My desire to be involved in the political process and to help create a sustainable, optimistic future for generations to come. 8