All I Need To Know I Learned In Kindergarten By Robert Fulghum

Throughout history, philosophers have debated what constitutes the “good life.” From ancient texts, such as “The Epic of Gilgamesh” and Lucretius’s The Nature of Things, to modern works, the purpose or “end” of human existence has remained a crucial topic of discussion. In “The Epic of Gilgamesh,” the titular character’s journey reveals many characteristics of one view of a good life. Although Gilgamesh initially sought after immortality, fame, and glory, the end of his journey coincides with his realization that one’s limited time should be spent enjoying life and improving the world. Plato and Aristotle continued to think about what the good life looks like; although Plato believed humans should aim to be just and Aristotle argued for happiness, they both agreed on the importance of education to improve one’s life. Furthermore, Lucretius discusses the good life in The Nature of Things, and he asserts that people should strive to be happy and should aim to lead simple lives. Virgil also addresses the issue of the good life via Aeneas’ journey to found Rome. Aeneas’s perils reflect the Roman importance of duty, or pietas, which was widely used as a definition of the good life. Despite the many definitions of the good life, these philosophers reach very similar conclusions that the good life should include enjoying life and being responsible to the state.

Many people concern themselves with the goal of living the most satisfying life possible. While some seek a peaceful existence, others hope for prosperity and high social standing. Throughout Voltaire’s “Candide,” the main character’s search for a content lifestyle is what drives most of his adventures. During Candide’s travels, he attempted to honor the teachings of his tutor, Dr. Pangloss, who believed “things cannot be otherwise than they are, for since everything is made to serve an end, everything necessarily serves the best end” (Voltaire, 101). Although these lectures seemed logical, Candide learned that the only way to live a satisfactory life in “the best of all possible worlds” was to enjoy isolation, work hard, and have a purpose in society. He concluded this at the end of the story when he explained to Martin, his travel companion, and Pangloss that “we must cultivate our garden”

How one should live his or her life is a concept that has been discussed for centuries. It is debated, written about, argued over, killed for, and envied. Advice is offered at every turn. Parents, family members, elders, friends, teachers, athletes, authors, politicians, all have their say. But only one’s self can decide how they want to live life. After a year of reading, discussing and arguing this point in English 9 Honors, it can be determined for person to live their best possible life then they should make the world around them a better place by treating others as they wish to be treated, doing everything to the best of their ability, and loving.

Memories of kindergarten usually consist of crayons, singing, and holding hands, but tto writer Robert Fulghum, kindergarten is more than just learning your ABC’s. In his essay All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten, he states that “ALL I REALLY NEED TO KNOW about how to live and what to do and how to be I learned in kindergarten,” (1). Fulghum clearly and effectively gets his point across with a matter-of-fact list that he supports later on in the essay with thoughtful details. His simple and relatable style allows the readers to both enjoy and understand his stance.

Mankind must by this time have acquired positive beliefs as to the effects of some actions on their happiness; and the beliefs which have thus come down are the rules of morality for the multitude, and for the philosopher until he has succeeded in finding better. That philosophers might easily do this, even now, on many subjects; that the received code of ethics is by no means of divine right; and that mankind have still much to learn as to the effects of actions on general happiness, I admit or rather earnestly maintain.

It is simple, follow these steps, and you will be happier. Robert Fulghum wrote the book All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten. In this book he mentioned three major, but simple lessons: put things back where you found them, play and work some everyday, hold hands and stick together. These important rules for kindergarten are also important rules for life, and apply to our everyday lives.

To start off, many students aren’t ready yet for the basis of kindergarten as they never finished, or even attended preschool. Attending a preschool gives children an early advantage, and stimulates an early mind. When a child starts their educational journey at the age of three, they get a two year “Head Start,” for themselves, compared to kids who have not attended preschool. This early advantage is a physical and significant benefit for them as it helps strengthen the child from early on. According to greatschools.org, “To sustain children’s excitement and motivation for learning, high-quality preschool and child care programs introduce early literacy and math skills

Working in society is an important experience in our life. Some jobs could be our life career. During working, we could gain something other than money, but sometime we have to sacrifice for what we want. Everyone wants to gain what they want without any sacrificing. However, most of the society is a zero-sum game. It means when someone gain, it must be someone lost. Therefore, not everyone could gain what they want. Somethings sacrificing would be larger than gaining from work. In the stories, “Cakes” by Salvatore La Puma, “The Jungle” by Upton Sinclair, “The Smell of Fatigue” by Melida Rodas, and “Goodfellows” by Antonya Nelson, those protagonists have different background. Most of them are come from different countries and have their family

Kindergarten is a fun time for most students. Although it is mostly fun, much can be learned during this year of youngsters life. In the Robert Fulghum’s book, All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten he list some simple lessons that everyone should follow. He says to put things back where you found them, work and play some every day and hold hands and stick together. The world would be a better place if we could follow these rules.

Many people in today’s society find themselves guilty of believing the common misconception that money can buy happiness. They go to school to become a doctor, lawyer, or other high paying job, with money and social status as their only incentives. Many will find that they have fallen into a trap, when they start earning their large salary, but still are not happy. While there were many messages present throughout Studs Terkels Working: a graphic adaptation, the most important reoccurring message seemed to be that having pride and dignity as well as working at a job that fulfills one’s life passion or is simply enjoyable are more important qualities than earning a large salary and having a high rank on the social ladder. The interaction of

Many people today find themselves in “dead-end” jobs, or they feel like work is purposeless and frustrating. At the same time, some people figured out that work is a blessing to them. People who suffer their lives in a slavery for many years in another country, think that work is a curse because they were ruled by people. They work because they are forced by other people. Work is a blessing for most people, but for some people work is a curse because of the lack of opportunity. Work is a blessing for those who understand it. To understand that work is a blessing was one of true understanding the purpose of life. It is important because not knowing the purpose of life brought people depressed. As Honore said “I'm retired from the Army, but

How you could use this information in your role as a classroom teacher? I could use this information by putting into practice “The Twelve Characteristics of Effective Early Childhood Teachers” that way I would be prepare and become a great early childhood teacher for my future students. I could help maintain a great character in my school system and around my future

al., P.177). We must lessen our pursuit for self-gratification with our obligation to community. Bellah et, al writes "The self-interest demanded by the individualistic pursuit of success needs to be balanced by voluntary concern for others" (Bellah et. al., P.199).

In part one of our book, “The Good Life,” we studied five different philosopher’s viewpoints on what is needed in order for a person to have a good, fulfilling life. They all included the concepts of pleasure and happiness to some extent in their theories, but they all approached the ideas in different ways. The two hedonists we studied, Epicurus and John Stuart Mill, place heavy emphasis on the importance of pleasure. They both believe that pleasure is a necessity in the ideal life. Jean Kazez agreed with their viewpoints in her theory and said that happiness was a necessity for a good life. Epicurus and Mill also argue that there is nothing else that we ultimately desire beyond pleasure and that it is an intrinsic good.

This paper on Salvation is defining both objectively and subjectively from the two required reading text. The first text is written by Alistair McGrath’s “Theology: The Basics and the second is written by Dr. Yung Chul Han’s “Transforming Power: Dimension of the Gospel. I will describe how the both texts are in association as well as seeking observations, and other conclusions to gain a better understanding of salvation from both perspectives. According to (Mc.Grath, p.78), the word salvation is referred to as something that has already happened in the past, to something that will happen in the future. Spiritual transformation requires of us what is called dependent responsibility. All the moral commands and exhortations of scripture assume our responsibility. Salvation is deliverance from danger or suffering. The word salvation carries the idea of victory, health, or preservation (www.biblia.com). Salvation can be viewed as a spiritual transformation which the dependency of the Holy Spirit assist in the change of a believers past, self to a vessel of God in the present lives which exemplifies life, deliverance, peace, and a victory won through personal conviction. The victory is one that only Jesus Christ has authority save us which gives believers complete approval to have possession to enter the kingdom of heaven.