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Should we as a Nation follow "Existential" or "Non-Existential" philosophy ?

Created by : Mathew Cherian, Research Associate/Analyst, Western Michigan University  | 04 13 2011 12:11:43 +0000
Keywords : philosophy ? or existential should we as a nation follow non-existential
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Shall we as a Nation choose ‘Existential’ or ‘Non—Existential’ routes in future. Things look very uncanny in India at present and in the past. There is no submerged structure except ‘metaphysical manifestations’ which tend to be random. Metaphysical is the emerged and emerging behaviours prevailing in society used for validating events as true or false. Scientifically metaphysics is scaled according to ‘existential philosophy’ which can be modelled as the three co-ordinate system with 1) authenticity on y-axis 2) freedom on x-axis and 3) absurdity on the z-axis. Manifestation and evaluation of an event depend on how these three dimensions are incorporated in the formation of the event, where absurdity should most likely need not move out of the origin of the co-ordinates. Ones our events are evaluated and generated culturally or through regulation depending on the above Cartesian system with ‘tradeoffs’ between them then one can generate efficient and well meaning societies where ‘manifested injustice’ can be minimised and ‘human dignity’ can be maintained. If the underlying structure of a nation or a system is missing then ‘speculative events’ tend to form in each citizens lives and the defences he employs can foul up the environment and so its people off its efficiency. The 'objective' for functioning of a Nation can be derived from this action. The environement that led to the events unfolding with Mr. Anna Hazared bequeths us to fix our existential strategies so that our directions will never foul us up in future.
By Mathew Cherian, Research Associate/Analyst, Western Michigan University  04 13 2011 12:11:43 +0000
 
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Ideally, it must be adequate mix of the two in order to sustain inquiry and remain proactive. 
Rational is that what appears real and concrete today was once upon a time some abstract entity or merely an untested perception.

What is believed to be non existent at any particular moment may become the reality at any next moment? The priorities of issues and the issues as well, to be addressed by any society is never static.

Even the absurdities as perceived today may get meaningful in due course of time.

Oriental prescription of root cause analysis and the basis of cure, at times, have been much more effective strategy than the application of treatment based on the resulting effects.

 

 
By akshaya bhatia, HEAD IT, Mega Cabs-GROUP MEGA Co., In a transit mode now  04 14 2011 07:20:43 +0000
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Thanks Natteraja for referral. I agree with your view point on the subject.
By Rathin Deb, Freelance Retail Consultant  | 05 09 2011 14:45:19 +0000
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No doubt times are changing and it is the case with rational or irrational and existing Or non-existing. However, any laws or systems are framed based on the past and present experience only taking into consideration of all factors influencing and which are automatically becomes the existing ones with strong foundations. Thus becomes the separate entity which can be construed as the existential.

Thanks Mr.Anand for the referral.
By NATTERAJA R. ARIKRISHNAN, GM-Projects, Bentec Electricals & Electronics Pvt. Ltd  | 05 01 2011 17:58:46 +0000
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I support your views Mr.Mathew Ji. It is a fact in reality.
By NATTERAJA R. ARIKRISHNAN, GM-Projects, Bentec Electricals & Electronics Pvt. Ltd  | 04 15 2011 16:27:00 +0000
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Both are necessary..
By Vipin Bhasin, Private Equity/Hedge Fund/VC-Manager, Indian Investment Co.  | 05 01 2011 18:11:37 +0000
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Very well & neatly explained, Akshay. I support your views. & thanks for referral, Anand.
By SHRIKANT MANOHAR DANKE, Project Manager, Phadnis Infrastructur Ltd  | 04 16 2011 12:08:17 +0000
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Hey Mr. Mathew,

Are we not existing on this earth with following duel or more philosophy? . Platos' is very old , may be refined by some new philosopher in recent times. However, application is more important not the theory what you follow. We have Vedic philosophy & the applied one . This I explained in my argument by quoting the very recent ideologist of India like Dr.C.N.Annadurai etc. We need not adopt Platos'. What we feel good for the governance with the Federal constitution & Secular in nature, so that Unity is administered. Keeping this in mind, we can mix it. All other item required for the Govt. as well as for the population is well explained in the Charter of the Constitution.
By KALIYAMOORTHY , Oil & Gas Area Coordinator, Undisclosed  | 04 15 2011 17:40:57 +0000
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'Existentialism' is a philosophy initiated by Plato for creating administrative structures for democracies. It is to create 'just'. 'fair' and 'equitable' nation and people which is the essence of democracy which is 'scientific' imbued in 'virtuosity' rather than relegious. A nation cannot act like those who 'keep their foot on two boats at the same time, then the body will tear off in the middle when the two boats go in two directions'. A scientific philosophy is imbued in 'virtuosity' the onley way a 'democracy' can exist and can be run. The other type of philosophies that go with 1) existential philosophy are 2) moral philosophy like economics and 3) natural philosophies like Physsics and sciences.
By Mathew Cherian, Research Associate/Analyst, Western Michigan University  | 04 15 2011 08:28:45 +0000
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We follow the philosophies of Gandhiji, Buddha, Maha Vir. Also, in Tamilnadu, a political party follows the doctrine of Dr.C.N. Annadurai, Periyar(EVRamaswamy), Vivekanand etc.( Believe life has meaning & purpose- Existential) . On the other Hand, we also believe in sayings," Man Proposes but God disposes";" World is a stage & we are all Players(As Shakespear says)";" Sow the seed, rest comes in its way" (Believe in distant- God- Non-existential).

This clearly shows that we can not adopt to "only Existential" or "only Non-existential". We need both. A nice mix, always ,does the goods to people as we appropriately amalgamate it in right propositions. We believe in " Unity in Diversity".

As far as Lokpal Bill is concerned, its absurdity may be at the Origin , meaning nil But, the scale of freedom & authenticity is reduced. Because, (1). the verdict by the Committee can not be appealed to any other / higher court, Tribunals, any other committee (2). Decisions are liable to be Subjective as the members are Human-beings. But, it is a clear model of Gandhiji- Existential.

We always claim Secular, it speaks itself that it is not non-existential that most Muslim country does.

Thanks for referral Neelima Pandey, Anand
By KALIYAMOORTHY , Oil & Gas Area Coordinator, Undisclosed  | 04 14 2011 14:42:51 +0000
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Mr. Bhatia, I appreciate your comments. What you said is what I was trying to say too. What is rational today might have been irrational yesterday. Then we cannot let things evolve by itself. There should be a 'structure' for administring a Nation and for structure to form there should be 'functionality' and 'objectives' which has to be rational. So proactively stating them and working to create those structures so that the citizen has 'rational choices' to choose from instead of forced into making 'irrational choices' like the ones Mr. Hazare is fighting for I persume. We have to sit down with an Executive pad and start building up the 'administrative structures' instead of forcing citizen into facing dillemas they encounter on a daily basis, when it comes to road systems to tending families.
By Mathew Cherian, Research Associate/Analyst, Western Michigan University  | 04 14 2011 14:23:18 +0000
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Anand I agree with you. Very well said.
By Rathin Deb, Freelance Retail Consultant  | 04 14 2011 11:37:04 +0000
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I could not understand the technical jargon being used for the same however looking atthe basic attitude of Indians Mix would do gud to them. However we indians live in extremes. its purely with choice of every individual. i hope i could make some sense
By Gaurav Mehta, Sales/BD Manager, DynPro India Pvt Ltd  | 04 14 2011 11:19:58 +0000
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I too like Mr. Bhatia believe that the combination of both . Along with this his explanation says it all..
By ANAND M, Freelancer, Human Resources (HR) Consulting  | 04 14 2011 08:57:00 +0000
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