Understanding the concept of how all human activity can be organized into the categories of Philosophy, Art, Craft, and Science is proving to be more complicated than I first anticipated. I have to admit that when I first read the description of this class, I thought that it seemed easy enough, so I didn't give the material too much thought. My initial rational was that Philosophy, Art, Craft, and Science are all simultaneously a part of each human action. Thus, this was the extent of my explanation. However, within the first few weeks of class, I have come to realize that it is not merely that simple. Humans are complex creatures, making our actions difficult to classify and explain on a universal level. I think that this is because each person has their own definition of what constitutes a particular action. Therefore it is tricky to determine which category is the most dominant.
Furthermore, the whole notion of the explanation of human activity is hard for me to grasp because as of now, there is no standard definition or set diagram to relate the information. I have always been taught to "go by the rules", study, accept, apply, and abide by the universal teachings of all that constitutes life. The freedom to pave my own path or develop my own theories concerning subject matter has not been something that was instilled in me. Therefore, trying to train myself to come up with "my own rules" is proving to be extremely difficult. I find myself constantly looking to others in hopes of adopting one of their theories that seems logical. More importantly, I feel that just the recognition of the problem I am facing is a breakthrough for me and has opened my eyes. Personally, I view this realization as the most significant part of my understanding. I now know that should not believe anything anyone tells me until I have tested it for myself and believe it to be true. Therefore, I will at the least, be able to move forward in my way of thinking by being able to broaden my horizons.