Aristotle says “It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it”. We hope that you enjoyed this video and for more videos to help you find success and happiness using ancient philosophical wisdom, don’t forget to subscribe. Thanks so much for watching.
Aristotle is way overrated. He was wrong about many things - especially Plato's theory of forms and Politics. Aristotle's toxic thoughts about logic have destroyed mainstream mathematics which is now a full-blown cult. "It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it” "It is the mark of an uneducated mind to entertain ill-formed concepts in the first place.” Introducing the notion of *axiom* into logic is something for which he should have been laughed to scorn.
The “climate change” portion of this video is based on nonsense rather than science. The rest of it is quite interesting although I do not agree with Aristotle, Plato, nor any other philosopher 100%.
@@williamw422 100% of so-called scientists constantly make the disproven claims of “97% of scientists agree” some say “98%” some “96%” but I’ll give whoever all of the margin they need to make any provable point. Through my own observation I estimate that among scientists it’s actually about 50% of the opinion that current climate change is caused by humans. My personal view on the issue is that science is always provable and repeatable. I have no desire for the truth to be this or that, but I have always and will continue to insist that science be provable and repeatable. I have been patiently waiting for anyone to show that climate change is caused by humans. Emotions and philosophies aside there is no proof that I can find. If you disagree please post your proof here. I will gladly change my mind if ever such evidence is submitted. Is that clear enough?
That was just an example on how to handle someone who sounds completely absurd to you, and still be a part of the conversation. And personally I found it quite good. It's because we avoid such uncomfortable conversations that we're not able to bring about meaningful change in people's opinions. We just try finding people who agrees with us and and just avoid those who don't. And that's what 'polarizes' the world.
I was going to share this video because I think we NEED more Aristotle in the world today. HOWEVER, the example used about 'climate change deniers' put me off. The narrator CLEARLY is propagandizing here. Sickeningly NOT Aristotle. Pffft ... pathetic.
Yes, it's very wacky to claim that the majority should decide on matters. Herein is a contradiction because Aristotle claims to seek truth above all else and then claims the majority should decide. Chuckle.
Everyone should of course look for the truth... Then in that case you can go with the majority when deciding things.. otherwise who's truth are you going to listen to??
@@RealMathematician21stCentury it's one thing to seek truth but not everyone is going to agree with your truth... Hence going with the majority of what truth people have found
The narrators defense of climate change was presented in a very illogical fashion his support for it was weak and appears to be agenda driven which makes me question the accuracy of anything else he may say.
Funny how after the narrator finishes talking about "dignity and grace," he cites the quote about "entertaining other view pionts as a mark of an educated mind", then spends a few minutes talking about climate change, claims it's all settled using made up stats, and smears the critics in a rather patronizing way as 'cLiMaTE deNieRs.' The lack of self-awareness 🏆
hahahaq, where did you get that percentage in regards to those experts. Even Neptune's global temperature is increasing, this is a known fact this includes Mars. And those Planets have no humans on it.
Wow ... how about you apply Aristotle's precepts to your climate change example? No need to be polemical and biased in your examples. Open your mind--I'm sure Aristotle would agree. Or perhaps you can use another example.
Brings up climate change. Stick to ancient history. Something in old books. There, you won’t miss the one of Aristotle’s big lessons: Don’t follow mob beliefs like a useful fool.
I lost respect for the content when the author tried to push his agendas instead of staying objective. He disobeys the very concepts he is trying to extol. Embarrassing.
I consider this an opportunity to learn and discover new perspective and facts like the one that science isn't done by asking in a poll vague question to people not related to the specific domain.
I'm going to try to use reason on the 97% of scientists statement. In this context what is 100% of scientists, I consider myself a scientist but i wasn't asked. The fixed quantity here is papers sampled in a survey (which was not all the scientists in the world). The survey was flawed because it assumed that the scientist was in agreement even if no opinion was expressed in the paper.
Not only that, but we who do the work all know that majority consensus does not make a proof. Majority of society disagreed with Galileo. The majority of scientists disagreed with Oppenheimer and Einstein at some time. Science has never worked by majority rule. Quite often the majority is wrong. Especially when it's a flawed survey. Thank you for your comment.
That's a great point. I thought the video was great until this debate was brought up and portrayed believers as educated and superior by default, and deniers as necessarily inferior. Quality of citation matters and it gets tiring seeing papers, data etc. being used in a misleading way meant to sway the audience. I've seen compelling evidence that the subject is at the very least more complex and nuanced than it is portrayed in the news, and I don't think it's ever a good idea when topics are beyond questioning and debate. It is always, always worthwhile to revisit everything you think to be true and test the validity of it.
The more carbon dioxide there is in the atmosphere, the more it is absorbed by plants of every description - helping them to grow faster, better, and even under adverse conditions like limited water, extremely hot air temperatures, or infestations of insects and other pests. As trees, grasses, algae and crops grow faster and become healthier and more robust, animals and humans enjoy better nutrition on a planet that is greener and greener. CO2 is also a pollution fighter that reduces the harmful effects of ozone, nitrous oxides and other pollutants in the air, or too much nitrogen fertilizer in the soil.
1. Face your problems 2. Keep balance in your life. Strive for the golden mean, the middle. 3. You can learn something from anyone. Even if you disagree, keep the "debate" going while using active listening. 4. Choose your friends wisely, chose someone that elevates you and share the same values/ dreams as you. (3 different friend types. 1- Utility= Transactional friendships where you help your friend with a task and he will help you with another task. 2. Fun / Party friends. 3. Real friendship - you share their happiness and sadness empathetically. You want the best for them.) 5. Be truthful in life. 6. Daily improvements, be an eternal student and keep on learning and growing so you can reach your full potential. 7. Work on something you love or like, find your passion in life. As Steve Jobs said, you must love what you do to become great, because when it gets difficult you will push through. I am just using this comment for instant recall to improve retention of the info, so some stuff can be wrong.
It would have been nice if you had kept "politics / climate change" out of Aristotle's Lessons. You are preaching Climate Change with out showing any real sources.
1. Don't run away from your problems 2. Try to find the golden mean This is something that I realised yesterday myself, life indeed is all about balance between the extremes. Find that balance. 3. Live with dignity and grace 4. Be open to others' point of view Everyone has something to offer. An educated person realises this and tries to learn from everyone. One might not agree with 99% of what someone might say, but there is this 1% can be learnt from. 5. Have the right friends Aristotle says there are 3 types of friends, first useful in profession, second for pleasures, and the third is someone like you, someone who shares the same virtue and views as you, these types of friends last a lifetime. 6. Put truth before everything else 7. Maximize your potential "Happiness is not god-sent but comes as a result of virtue and some process of learning or training"
Aristotle on Socialism (as he answers Plato, whose Republic advocated socialism): “What is common to the greatest number gets the least amount of care. People pay most attention to what is their own: they care less for what is common; or, at any rate, they care for it only to the extent to which each is individually concerned. Even when there is no other cause for inattention, people are more prone to neglect their duty when they think that another attending to it . .”
*Aristotle collectivism* was *socialism* point of view. *Plato Republic* was *Fascism* point of view. The Founding Fathers of America made their country a republic why when you pledge aligence to the flag it said Republic. Also America was Never truly a Free Government because those 2 choice are *Anarchy* or *Fascism. Fascism* is you giving up some of your freedom to live in a civil society vs Anarchy is lawlessness also Fascism has a bad wrap because of Hitler, but that's called *dictatorship* or *Tyrannical government* when it goes wild.
If a government is not socialist, then why have a government at all? Socialism is a political and economic theory of social organization which advocates that the means of production, distribution, and exchange should be owned or regulated by the community as a whole. Any other form of government is tyranny. Capitalism is cruel and soulless. Communism and capitalism are more alike than different.
@@RealMathematician21stCentury It did in the sense that Hitler and fascists just misunderstood it`s meaning completely,same thing happened with Nietzsche but yeah Plato held no such conviction.
lol when you spoke here it is clear you believe climate change is all true (it is partially true) but if you look at history it is cyclical too --I have more but the point is you stressed your belief system using Aristotle
If I think about ''then'' and ''now'' I feel like we are going backwards! All the greatness was ''then'' and not so much greatness ''now''. Such a shame!
I was just listening to the audio on this video at work and had to check my phone at number 2 because I thought he said "Try to find the golden "Meme" . I was like ...... This man was wayyyyyyyy ahead of his time lol
Fine video, right up to the anti-Aristotle behavior of ridicule of people that believe different than yourself. Passive aggressiveness is the hallmark of the coward. You’re a poor, empty person. Should you have a point to make, stand a present your thoughts to those whom have enough interest to value you for your wisdom, should you posses it. Properly invite people to your video with the real title of intended message. All that you’ve done, is exposed your lack of honesty as a person, while degrading another’s valued wisdom, because you know that you and yours will not impress. Shameful display. You clearly are no better than a blue collar worker that has not gone on to furthering education, at least there is a chance that they exist with an honest life. It is clear you have abandoned honesty. Things have always evolved on this planet, maybe our presence has changed it to an eminent problem, maybe it has not and this is just the rally cry of those who desperately want to play the super hero or virtuous, without ever doing anything virtuous. I don’t know about climate in one direction or another, I am not a scientist that studies that topic. What I do know is you are not a person that people should invest in.
I like the content but I think you should refrain exemplifying poverty on africa,we are doing good and big things but you seem to talk about only the bad.
Almost had us til the climate change - You clearly do not know Aristotle - we will tolerate you.. as an educated people . oh and - we’ve got a Bridge in Brooklyn for sales foe you - a great deal ;)
11:41 actually there is a controversy because if you digg up into the questionnaire, how the question was formulated and who answered it you will realize that many people who answered have nothing to do with the field and they answered that yes climat change is true but never got as asked if they consider that the human factor is the major cause. Bottom line is that the science isn't done by asking scientists that have nothing to do with the specific topic, via a poll, what they believe.
Yeah, but facts..... who needs them. Proving Plato correct in that the educated should rule their subject.... not those who don't know what they are talking about. I'm surprised in the day and age how many people are still spewing the man made climate change BS. Especially after all we (the real scientists who aren't bought and paid for by politicians) have done to debunk all the myths this guy spouted. It's crazy to still hear them, just like listening to flat earthers...
And, even if you asked the correct group, they have a vested interest these days in where the money comes from. The fact is that none of the models have ever been even remotely correct, and ignore many influences that are known to be strong causal influencers. The state of the science now is denial that we can model the climate effectively due to the complexity of the system. They also ignore that historically, warming preceded increased concentrations of greenhouse gases. And, most amazingly, it completely ignores the granularity of climate changes, such as coming out of an ice age. As long as there is money buying conclusions that allow the collection and concentration of power, science and truth will suffer.
Glad to see the respect/admiration paid to perhaps the greatest thinker/scientist who ever lived, but, sorry he did not invent catharsis: It was an important aspect of Greek cultural life and Plato employs the concept extensively. Also, recent scholarship shows that the term really applied to comedy, not to “serious drama,” aka “tragedy.”
I like the lecture except the part where the climate change hysteria was portraited as true, because is not! We must conserve and not waste but we cannot destroy the world in the intent to stop/manipulate the natural cycles of our world.
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Aqua property the right way the I don't try to insult anybody but we live in an alfabetismo in this country big Time 😮social politics and EVERYBODY economy very bad very sad 🗑️
The best friend will tell you what you need to hear, not what you want .not yes men or women...that's called, in AA and NA, enabling..Parents are more psychologically studied in this area, but works the same for 2 same sex friends or opposite sex. But..not out of glee showing your faults, that's a bitter person. And to the 97%< I disagree with last post, the # is not important, but Jordan Peterson recent book has a rule similar- "always assume the person your talking to knows something you don't"..it def makes life more interesting, def works the open minded muscles, something the youngest generation now has atrophied...I can see grade school to college kids today not liking that idea,they DO NOT like dissent...if your in our group you think and talk like we do, like a good little robot..{.what?! You think our enemy was RIGHT about something? He can never be right even when he is he's wrong,and you agreeing with him, maybe you should go over to his side, maybe your a traitor...} Can you see how communism went from our college kids today to 20 million dead in blood soaked fields, farmers got killed bc they were successful, bc Russian agriculture is not famous for much..and very little good soil temperate conditions, so farmers were sparse, food even sparser but bc the one guy and dozen kids had a productive farm he had money, he worked hard though,Amish hard...he earned it..but the bitter brainwashed masses and govt too sought his allegiance bc he is beaugoise now, and ppl envied him the way kids are learning to do now, hate the successful ppl, rape and pillage their fancy homes(actual music vids yelling to do this,lifestyles of the rich and famous,they got mansions,think we should rob them) it just cute right? It started this exact way, with the academics and arts being take. Over, now the sciences, universities are actually demanding certain sciences shut down unless they acquiesce to equal hiring, not equal in competence mind you, no the most ideological we can find...look up bret wienstein and his ordeal at his college..he fought against it, he got fired..it's not good folks, we have to get education first, under control, I mean freed from the hands of ideological tyranny or every generation will come closer to breeding AI Stalin's and Mao's...isn't it cute the t-shirts with Mao and Che Guevara, yea, cute, Mao only murdered 80 million, not exaggerated prob conservative, if you had more than. One baby, it was tossed off a cliff, if you had a female baby, it was tossed off a cliff, the Chinese don't fuck around when it comes to bring you in to hospital bc you got covid, you see the videos, Chinese ppl being dragged in to hospital kicking and crying and screaming, bc word was you went in, didn't come out...bc of covid yea...who wants to volunteer their dignity and spine and back up their maoist rhetoric by living over there, white anglo Saxon children? You think you and your American rights will allow to live more than.a few months to years? Good luck
LOL…”Don’t run away from your problems.” At the last stages of his life, Aristotle was sought after by the Athenians as the general feeling of that time was antipathy towards Macedonians and their ilk…so Aristotle escaped to his mother’s estate to hide. FWIW…Aristotle is the most influential human to have ever lived…
This is very well done, but does reflect a modern, almost woke frame of reference, such as the part on friendships with racists and sexists. By today's standards Aristotle wouldn't be considered the most progressive individual, after all, he believed that some people are natural slaves, and he wasn't a feminist by a long stretch. Suffice to say that deep friendships are formed with people who share each others values, whether those values are racist or non-racist, Communist or Fascist, Liberal or Conservative, etc..
What about what about somebody call you at 12:00 in the morning because her dog bleeding his paws one of the nails is broken so he's still bleeding and I take my car and I'll go to her house 45 minutes far can I take care of his baby and I came home at 2:00 make me feel so happy and she got married to she forgot my name to my phone 📱😅 numbers 😂❤❤❤❤
I really learned how to leave my own life people is beautiful learned in my friends and her answer is what are you doing no I call you because I make cookies and tea do you want to join me she goes know where you so boring I go to happy hour here we go let's go happy hour in your husband working and get his ass for you right😮😂😂❤❤❤ empty women's hair people oh boy big Time appreciation people respect for others
What about open the door for your house at 7:00 because your friend crying because she cheated her husband and she fall in love somebody oh my god, help me cata help me I don't know how I'll be a lady I'm falling in love with a decent man😮 I don't know how be a lady poor girl p I use my time for her with my heart yeah for a couple of months I tried to give it to her orientation you know what did she do she get she get married finally he didn't remember my name 😂❤
My father teach me very clear when you open your mouth make sure you have support people be strong it's not have money be strongest be unique be unique with powers be unique with powers souls with powers no need anything 😂❤
I think you may have proved your own ignorance by stating climate deniers are false when climate change is still a theory and has not been definitively proven, while at the same time advocating for entertaining ideas we don't agree with.
I'm not hurt anyone in the entire world 🌍 for my 51 years they only the only thing I do is help others that's why my furious feeling sold is you people nobody to even points me abalfabetas
This one is extremely relevant at this time...especially with the 40% of folks who are on their anti-vaxxer bullshit.......Philosophies for Life is the best out here....
If my doctor tells me that the f I had the virus I don't need to take the vaccine be sure that I will listen to him and not internet folks who knows nothing about my medical history.
thanks for a great video about Aristotle! can you recommend a book about or from him and in a good translation who make it easy to read for us in this time ?
FN, I thought you died about 120 years ago. Good to know you are still around. And as always, Mr. Nietzsche, I very much appreciate your insight. I hope that nice list of philosophers you suggest be discussed inspires our friend at this channel.
