[Anderson]

I involve myself with conversations about “truth, beauty, and the meaning of life” with a variety of people such as friends, family, or even mentors. Although I am not usually the one to initiate these deep philosophical talks, these conversations can typically last for many minutes as we discuss the aspects of life that can go unnoticed in our modern world. Despite not being the one to initiate the conversation; I contribute deeply by introducing new philosophical ideas, using historical examples, and providing context throughout the conversation. Since the creation of civilization thousands of years ago, humans have had these intellect conversations from Plato’s Academy to European salons during the age of enlightenment. Humans strive to answer these complex questions for a variety of different reasons. Personally, I believe the reason that philosophy has played such an important role in humanity is due to the everlasting need to find purpose in our lifetime.