Sunday, September 15, 2013

Idealistic realist

Like many philosophies, there are various definitions of realism, some of which conflict.  Over the years, I have experimented with different definitions of my perspective.  I have attempted to find a term which does not have contradictory definitions.  The latter has been found to be elusive.  So I chose realism because the basic definitions fit.  It is true that there are branches of 'realism' which conflict.  But it seems the most basic starting point from which to expand.    Here are the definitions which fits my approach.

APPLICABLE DEFINITIONS
1. REALIST
A. a person who is aware of and accepts the physical universe, events, etc., as they are.
B. a person who tends to view or represent things as they really are.
2. REALISM
A. Interest in or concern for the actual or real.
B. The tendency to view or represent things as they really are.
C. The foundations for abstracts and speculations are based as much as possible on honest and factual information.

Some articles indicate opposing views between realism and idealism.  Indeed, I believe that some idealism is unrealistic, especially idealist believes which exclude or ignore the facts.  But I have the opinion, founded is realism, that having ideals, things to strive for but which do not currently exist,  can be useful to development.

So I could also define myself as a realistic idealist or maybe an idealistic realist.  The main point is to have a foundation in the real, known existence and work out from there.  My ideas are continuing to develop.

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