This impinges on the very notion of justice, whether the Fates are just or unjust. The modern view of justice is that everyone should be treated equally; the traditional view is that everyone gets what he deserves. Hence, in the ancient worlds, our place in life is not unjust. The group is arranged hierarchically, held together by organic bonds of love, loyalty, and fidelity. Continue reading
I liked her African ass, it was different from the English ass. Continue reading
Recently I had some time to check out television shows. Unsatisfied by pop culture, I decided to explore the seldom viewed “intellectual” channels and stumbled on a show called Visionaries on something called UCTV. That caught my eye as I expected to encounter modern day rishis with clairvoyant visions, perhaps … Continue reading
There is a certain segment on the Internet who are, or claim to be, influenced by or followers of Friedrich Nietzsche, who then involve themselves in a paradox. Although Nietzsche claims that all opinions, conceptual schemes, or world views are merely perspectives, these bloggers nevertheless seem convinced that their particular … Continue reading
No one system of philosophy is able to eliminate the others, since each of them is plausible, at least within certain limits. Nevertheless, the game goes on, and people dispute endlessly. It is striking how a man will admit his inferiority in sports, since his abilities in comparison to the better players is plainly visible and cannot be ignored. However, then it comes to the most subtle and difficult philosophical issues, every man considers himself an infallible expert Continue reading
It is pointless to repeat something to the intelligent man and it is futile to repeat it to the unwise. Continue reading
Originally published in July, 2007 for a private seminar. Call no man happy until he is dead. ~ Ancient Greek proverb Society cannot exist unless a controlling power upon will and appetite be placed somewhere, and the less of it there is within, the more of it there must be … Continue reading
Jack and Jill went up the hill to fetch a pail of water.
Jack fell down and broke his crown and Jill came tumbling after. Continue reading
Today, all young people are witness to and should be aware of the rising tide of ‘burnt out,’ thoroughly dysfunctional, and often mentally ill individuals who surround them. This is most obvious in university environments, where arbitrary expressions of ‘individualism’ are highly encouraged and normalcy is ruthlessly attacked as old-fashioned, … Continue reading
Oh well, it’s all one religion ~ Ezra Pound Continue reading