Final Installment
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6IzRz1pD6M
My first and second installments discussed the humanitarian actions
Michal took to support his philosophical beliefs such as creating a sanctuary
for orphaned and sick animals on his Neverland Ranch to helping a young
child with AIDS live life to the fullest. For those of us who are strong enough
to look past the lies about him the media hurled at society it is very easy to
see what a remarkable human being and great philosopher Michael was.
He lived a life far from normal but from my personal findings it seems to me
that he lived the best life he could and helped as many people both young
and old as best he could. It seems to me that unlike the typical philosopher
most of us imagine when we hear the word philosopher Michael’s personal
philosophies can be found in his music particularly on his Dangerous album
where he wrote most if not all of the songs himself. The album was
released in November of 1991. I Know most people wouldn’t particularly
agree that Michael Jackson was a philosopher but there aren’t any strict
guidelines on who can and cannot be a philosopher. So when I think of a
philosopher I think of Michael Joseph Jackson.
Lauren Coleman
A philosopher is someone who loves wisdom. seeks it, and applies it in his/her life as best he/she can. Short of that, we all have an implicit philosophy of life that reveals itself in our actions and demeanor. So, sure: Michael was a philosopher. Was he a good one? Depends on who you ask and what you think it means to live wisely. How many bad choices can a person make, before relinquishing a claim to wisdom?
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