Realism vs Idealism

1. Are you more of a realistic person or idealistic.

2. Do we need more realistic people in the Earth or more idealistic?

For the most part, I'd like to think of myself as a realist. However, the world could probably use a decent balance of both realism and idealism, like how in the US theres a balance of Democratic and Republican. The right way to do things is somewhere in the middle--the realists keep things from getting out of hand, while idealists at the very least point out what improvements can be made.

I myself tend to be more on the idealistic side, but I agree with Spearhead and think that there should be a good balance both as a society and as individuals. Idealism is good in that it always keeps you focused on working towards perfection. Realism is good to keep you in check with where you're at.

1. Realistic.
2. ^^ agreed with the above.

I don't really know. I'm usually a bit of both so it's hard to tell.

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sory im in a bad mood 😠

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As for the topic here: Define realistic. Define idealistic, please.

well I'm more of a dreamer in my heart and my head so on that part I am an idealist

but when it comes to actualy doing something I have a pretty good feeling about what I can and can not accomplish. so than I am a realist

Hmm.. I agree with FM here...

Well I think I'm an Idealist.
I think the would needs more Idealists, because, no offence, but Realists tend to lean towards the pessimistic side more.
I try to be an Idealist because I think that there is a way to sove everything. And that I am kind of a dreamer.

Realists are more pessimistic because they don't want to overdo things, which often leads things to ruin.

I would like to think I'm both.

agree with Raz

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Originally posted by tptmanno1
Well I think I'm an Idealist.
I think the would needs more Idealists, because, no offence, but Realists tend to lean towards the pessimistic side more.
I try to be an Idealist because I think that there is a way to sove everything. And that I am kind of a dreamer.

I disagree. I consider myself as realistic, however I'm a very (and when I say very, I mean VERY VERY 😛 ) optimistic and happy person. It has nothing to do with it.

*mind is completely blank*

This forum is too thought provoking, I'm back off to the OTF 😛

Well OTF is too no-thought-at-all... 😛 🙄

I think that I'm kind of both. I like to dream and go of into another world. But then I'm also realistic.. I like to take things the way that they really are.. So I'm not really sure which one I am.

Evy,
I was talking In general.
And Through what I've experienced Realists not unhappy, but are quick to say "that wont work" or "No, we can't do taht"
While Idealists try to find a way. I'm not saying its bad to be one or the other, We need ballance I'm just sayying that with my limited experience I've seen many Realists be Pessimists.
IMO only.

Originally posted by The Omega
I_slayed_Buffy> And writing that here accomplishes what??? Goodness!

As for the topic here: Define realistic. Define idealistic, please.

Straight from the dictionary:

Idealism
The act or practice of envisioning things in an ideal form.
Pursuit of one's ideals.
Idealized treatment of a subject in literature or art.
Philosophy. The theory that the object of external perception, in itself or as perceived, consists of ideas.

Realism
An inclination toward literal truth and pragmatism.
The representation in art or literature of objects, actions, or social conditions as they actually are, without idealization or presentation in abstract form.
Philosophy.
The scholastic doctrine, opposed to nominalism, that universals exist independently of their being thought.
The modern philosophical doctrine, opposed to idealism, that physical objects exist independently of their being perceived.