When comparing and contrasting the self teachings of Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X there is much to consider. While Martin Luther King Jr. questioned theories, Malcolm X read letters and tried to improve his education. Both men worked hard within themselves to find their true inner being (the philosophy of existentialism). Both men traveled throughout their lives to different places within their hearts but found one common conclusion, education was the most important part of their lives. Through their homemade education they taught themselves numerous important lessons. Not only lessons of theories and philosophy but of selflessness and self-improvement. Both endured many trials of personal suffering but also, both overcame their indifference.
             First looking at Martin Luther King Jr's self education, he started by questioning theories. He researched theories such as the Liberation Theory, the Human Nature Theory and, the false Idealism Theory. Throughout his quest he searched or truth. He wanted to know what life was really all about and from this he questioned the Liberal Doctrine. Martin Luther King Junior read many books throughout his pursuit of this new education. Many books inspired him and caused him to go more in-depth with his studies. He read books from Reinhold to Niebuhr to Kierkegard to Jaspers. He seemed to enjoy writings of philosophers, especially the pieces of Walter Rauschen Bughe, one writing being: Christianity and the Social Crisis. He researched philosophy deeply; existentialism and systematic theology were two of the theories he grew to appreciate. From many experiences, one being the Montgomery bus boycott, and many serious studies, such as, social and ethical theories, he slowly became the p!
             owerful leader that he is remembered as. Because of personal suffering and personal trials Martin Luther King Junior educated himself and many others.
             When looking back over the life of Malcolm X, and r...