A Folding Mirror poem comparing the philosophies of Diogenes and Nietzsche, who both stressed the importance of self knowledge and independent thinking. They were both influenced by Aristotle.
rise above
others
yourself
what outside forces expect of you
what power you seek to gain
to create your ideal
to be your ideal creation
self control, humanity’s goal
living at one with nature
creating a visible virtue
a reality within mind and self
that cannot be broken or stolen
proud
living
outside society
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Reviews of "Aristotle’s Disciples Meet, Middle Divides Ages"
Thanks for your reviews and kind words John, Budd, Edward, Ronald and Robert.
Yes, there is much more to learn from Aristotle, Diogenes and Nietzsche, and many people might not know anything.
I tried to focus on the central point, which I thought they shared quite closely, thousands of years apart.
Hopefully the poem will inspire readers to learn more about them and examine their beliefs. I started off with Philip Stokes's 100 Essential Thinkers, and think it's a good introduction.
What mastery we acheive over ourselves or other outside forces, is solely because of ourselves. We are all influenced by Aristotle to an extent. The original thinker he was. That speaks well of us on some levels that we have preserved the wisdom of the past and learned from it. But only some of us. You need only look at the news of the day to see we have not learned as a species. Just individuals who are lost in this wave of violence and ignorance that engulfs us. But that is just the pessimist inside me speaking. From chaos some good "could" emerge. A very thoughtful if rarified poem Marc. I enjoyed it but some may find the obscure references challenging if they are not as well read as others. A poem not for everyone? Perhaps, but with an important message at its core. I enjoyed the read and forgive me if I carried on too long. Bob
Explains the realizations that have given the author the views of living life fully. The life each person dreams about.
You must take a look at yourself before dreams can be reached.
Deciding what is the core of belief.
Explains the realizations that have given the author the views of living life fully. The life each person dreams about.
You must take a look at yourself before dreams can be reached.
Deciding what is the core of belief.
This combined narrative dialogue and play is about the uncreated, unborn and undying transcendent Self of God-consciousness and Buddha-nature. It describes an odyssey of transcendent Consciousness Awakening and Remembrance.
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Yes, there is much more to learn from Aristotle, Diogenes and Nietzsche, and many people might not know anything.
I tried to focus on the central point, which I thought they shared quite closely, thousands of years apart.
Hopefully the poem will inspire readers to learn more about them and examine their beliefs. I started off with Philip Stokes's 100 Essential Thinkers, and think it's a good introduction.
Ron
And very well. And the symmetry of their display is appealing.
budd