Idealism refers to the philosophical theory that ideas are the only reality. It involves the elevated quality of believing that ideas should be pursued and thinking of things in their ideal form rather than the way they are (Rockmore 30). I disagree with the philosophy of idealism for a number of reasons. First, I believe that it is very important to accept facts about life. The reason for this is that it helps one to live consciously, knowing the importance of values such as honesty, reliability, and trust, among others (Rockmore 41). In addition, accepting the fact that everyone will die at some point plays a crucial role in making life more meaningful and purposeful.
Second, I disagree with this philosophy because there is a need to favor practicality when it comes to doing certain things in life. One of the factors that make some people more successful than others is their ability to assess the practicality of something before trying it out or investing resources in it (Rockmore 80). This means that being realistic with certain aspects of life or facts about the plausibility of something helps in reducing pain, losses, and dented self-confidence. Third, I disagree with this philosophy because a culture of high-mindedness can easily lead someone into believing that other people are always wrong. This can have drastic negative effects on an individual inclined to this philosophy because they have a high chance of missing the most crucial aspects of a fulfilling life (Rockmore 81).
It is possible to make the world a better place. The reason for this is that God has blessed human beings with the essential resources, which play a crucial role in promoting development. For example, people can make the world a better place by choosing to trust and support each other. Second, the world can become a better place if people make it their own responsibility to use the available resources in a sustainable manner. Third, the world can become better if people love each other more by taking the problems of others as their own. Although I disagree with the philosophy of idealism, it is a fact that it managed to create a better world following the events of World War I. For example, the development of the telegraph technology was because of an individual who had an idea, believed in it, and chose to pursue it. The results of that belief were very good and continue to make life better in the 21st Century (Rockmore 100). Second, the thought about the threatened status quo among the European powers help to bring unity across Europe, which played a crucial role in promoting sustainable development. Third, the ideas of stopping the spread of nationalism and liberalism across Europe helped to bore the reality regarding the importance of unity, peace, and cooperation between the countries.
Works Cited
Rockmore, Tom. Hegel, Idealism, and Analytic Philosophy. Connecticut: Yale University Press, 2005. Print.