Name: Malingin, Ronibe B.

Subject: Understanding the Self

Course: BTLED-ICT Instructor: Mr.

" We are not rich by what we possess but by we can do without"

It was Immanuel Kant who said these words and it gives great impact in
today’s society. We have the basic necessity such as house, food and clean water etc.
Yet, material possession like money, new cars, jewelries and many more is necessary
also in this modern society. It’s okay to have this but having too much possessions will
never satisfy our greatest needs nor the inmost desires of our soul. A lot of people
buying those things that are needed but they still desire more because they think it’s not
enough for them. In this way, you can never find truly happiness within in yourselves
unless if you will not really wanted to find it.

Furthermore, that philosophy of Kant, teaches us the true meaning of rich not
having many possessions but it talks about that the true rich is one who is rich in
virtues even we don’t have many luxury things or money but doing simple things like
helping other people without any exchange as your duty to help that person. Also,
living with contentment in what you have and where you are in life which makes us
happier and more satisfied even you are poor financially but you have a rich heart.
Happiness is exists in the things that cannot be physically posses and those
material objects that we have, we cannot have it until we die.