# Questions Sentences used to ask for [[information]] or for an [[opinion]]. --- As we wander through life, we encounter obstacles that raise questions like: How to overcome them? Such questions lead us to the tasks of everyday life: fighting for survival, finding food and shelter, building tools and communities. Some of us stop wandering and settle down. The longer we stay in a permanent home, the more we get used to everyday life. Most problems are solved. We have our ways of doing things. Still, the questions never end. ## Philosophical questions As [[Homo sapiens|humans]] we also *wonder* about life and things beyond the physical realm. This [[wondering]] also raises questions like: Where do we come from? Where do we go? These questions lead us to [[philosophy]]. In the beginning, all questions about life and our world fell within the realm of philosophy. Over time, sciences have emerged that have taken up some of these questions. Yet, many fundamental questions remain for philosophy to deal with – and questions, one could say, are the best part of philosophy.[^1] --- What is the nature of reality? Are humans good or bad or neither? [[Plato]] said, humans are good. [[Augustine]] said, humans are bad. For the [[Enlightenment]] they needed to be good, kind of. ## Related [[Kant’s Questions]] [[inappropriate questions]] %% Für manche ist das Leben eine Suche. Nach Erfüllung, Zufriedenheit, Glück – nach Antworten. Both "quest" and "question" refer to a search for information or knowledge. They involve seeking answers or solutions to a mystery or problem; and both originate from Latin words – "quaerere" and "quaestio" – which mean »to seek«. --- Questions I want to answer for myself **Vision and values** [[onMyWants|What do I want?]] [[what do I value|What do I value?]] / What is important to me? How to grow? How to secure health and build wealth? How to use my time wisely? What is my priority? What’s my vision for the coming years? What are my goals for the coming months? What is my mission and micro-niche? What do I offer? How would my ideal product ecosystem look like? What is my USP? How to create my perfect pitch for any situation? How to establish a publishing routine? To which platforms do I want to commit, besides YouTube? **Nature of reality** What do I believe about... the nature of consciousness, reality, truth etc. What is the fundamental nature of reality? Do spirituality or religion (or lack thereof) shape my views and actions? Why am I doing what I’m doing? What gives my life meaning and purpose? What does it mean to live a good life? How do I define 'good' and 'evil'? What principles guide my sense of right and wrong? Are virtue ethics my favorite framework? Compared to what? What’s my view on human nature? How to define human? Are humans good, evil, neutral? What about free will? How do we gain knowledge? Kant Was kann ich wissen? Was soll ich tun? Was darf ich hoffen? Was ist der Mensch? How would an ideal society and government look like? How to balance individual freedom with societal responsibilities? What’s my view on life and death? On personal growth, learning and changing over time? Can humans improve? What’s my view on the universe and our place in it? Do humans matter? What are my views on art and beauty? How do they contribute to my life and well-being? [^1]: Herbert Schnädelbach: [[Schnaedel2018KantEinf|Kant. Eine Einführung]], S. 8: »Überhaupt sind wohl die Fragen der Philosophie bestes Teil.«