PHILOSOPHY ESSAYAPHI2010 – Introduction to philosophyName: Linda RodriguezDate: 05/03/2014What role does philosophy play in my life?When I think about philosophy I think back to my personal beliefs and experiences. Philosophy for me is a term that goes beyond choosing what is right and wrong, philosophy goes deeper than a decision. Philosophy for me is the root of my being and what determines the way I live my daily life. Philosophy refers to the codes that I rely on to help me handle situations better and find the right path that will bring happiness within me. I firmly believe that philosophy can help me live a better life; I think the knowledge I gain from philosophy leads me to see my life differently. Not only do I know how I feel, but I also understand different points of view and learn the act of being open-minded towards different opinions and personalities. Throughout my twenty-one years I found myself in situations where I had to think twice about the choices I would make. Every time I faced a struggle I went back to my heritage and what my father thought of me. My father, who was the one who raised me, put a lot of emphasis on a set of ideas about how to do something or how to live every single day of my life; he always told me that nothing would buy my happiness and peace within me. I grew up with certain concepts that determined who I am and different codes that decide my actions in different aspects of my life. Philosophy has made my existence on this planet more meaningful and peaceful. There have been many philosophical parameters that I have been able to experience through my workplace, school and social life. I learned the principles that have… half of the paper… and if other people live my kind of life. I live my life to the fullest by having parameters that help me be the best I can, however I think we all need to have our own personality and create our own codes through experience and acquired knowledge that can help establish moral behaviors. Each person needs to learn to respect, have integrity and be unique in their own way. We will learn this through struggle and many efforts to overcome different situations. I think like me the world needs a balance where some need to be more than others, for example some people need to be kinder as opposed to cruelty to learn from each other to be better people or stay the same. This world needs people who are open to accepting changes to change themselves and the way they live, because for this world to be a healthier and happier place we must initiate changes within ourselves..