Tag: reason
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There is a dangerous illusion that one can live a good life without ever facing struggle, and that this is somehow preferable to make it to the end of life with least amount of pain, rather than most amount of triumph. This belief suggests that if we simply avoid wrongdoing, we will automatically become virtuous.…
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Who You Support Politically Does Not Matter What is power? Is it the sword wielded by kings, the gavel of judges, or the charisma of leaders who rally crowds to their cause? Or is power something far more elusive, a quiet mostly unspoken force that resides in the nation, in the culture, in the hearts,…
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Innocence in Misunderstanding Temptation’s Paradoxes Paradoxically, coming to understand temptation is one element in the humbling yet empowering recognition process of self through virtues earned in discourse. Without the discourse, this value is lost, however, because all must be funnelled through it for growth of emboldened progressive virtues. This process is lost for the majority…
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The Dawn of Magnanimity with Identity Under God Dear seeker of wisdom, let us embark on a journey into the heart of virtue; a voyage that begins with that most originating of the moralising beacons: Magnanimity. This is not merely an abstract or theoretical concept to be pondered from a distance; rather, it is a…
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Conservation of Highest Values Conservation fulfils the promises inherent in Temperance and Excellence, marking the completion of Propriety’s moment. The onset of Conservation signals the first wholeness in Reason’s journey. It is the realisation that virtues must be preserved and nurtured, not just acquired. Seven, the quintessence of Life, embodies this virtue, turning division towards…
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Triunal Nature of Reason’s Definition Explained Through Triple Helix Formation in Virtues In all human abilities, Reason stands as maestro, conducting three threading aspects: Honesty, Analysis, and Perseverance. These are dynamic facets that intertwine to form a helix, each strand essential for the stability of the whole. Honesty, as the aspect underlying the virtues discussed…