Idealism Vs. Realism

Human beings with extra ordinary intelligence insist on perfection of everything they do. The perfection is the ultimate aim for them. People who belong to such sector knowingly or unknowingly prefers and promote idealism. Idealistic views and approaches are the basics of perfectionism.

Idealistic views focus on perfect ideas. Many world famous philosophers, Aristotle, Socrates and scientists like Archimedes, Albert Einstein, and the great sages of ancient India were the strong preachers of idealism. At the time of supporting idealism they were conscious about its implementation.

Idealism always contrasted with realism. In idealistic approach everything would result in good ending. It focuses on maintaining good life and giving guidance for a life not harming others.  The concept of Idealism emphasis mostly on religious beliefs and its implementation on human. It includes many ideas with lot of meaning which enables a human being to lead a good and proper life. 

On the other hand the practical perspective of idealistic view never gets along with realism. It is easy to create an imaginative world without any problems. It is equal to paradise. In reality there are several hurdles of hardships to be faced. Even after successfully overcoming these difficulties an idealistic world never comes into an existence.  The old saying denotes, “fact is stranger than fiction” is accurate with reality.

PHRASE MATCH

1. perfection = in a way or to a degree that is exactly right 
2. ultimate = greatest or most extreme 
3. idealist = the attitude of a person who believes that it is possible to live according to very high standards of behavior and honesty 
4. contrast = to be different especially in a way that is very obvious 
5. concepts =  an idea of what something is or how it works 
6. perspective = a way of thinking about and understanding something
7. hurdles = something that makes an achievement difficult 

DISCUSSION

1. What is the article about? What do you think about the article?
2. What do you think about perfection?
3. What can you say about idealistic point of views?
4. What is you perspective about facts?
5. Do you think we can be perfect?