I was born and raised in Athens. We studied and analyzed all these ancient Greek virtues back in school. Im not even close to the level of morality of my ancestors but honestly the remembering of the greek ancient mindset lead me to go through the Darien Gap few months ago and document it. For the good of society Hopefully this channel blows up. Keep it up brother! U doing an excellent job!!💎🫡
I think Diogenes is an excellent model for modern men. There are no more lands to conquer, so those of us who seek victories to win must look inward. Diogenes gained maximum freedom by having a minimum of needs. A highly esteemable goal, for a 21st century philosopher, I think!
I recently bought your book. I have already read 50% I like it very much and recommend it to anyone who is thinking of buying it. There were many aha moments in it for me. Very eye opening.
superb material. couple points, Dioynysus can to Greece after the Bronze Age and if you are Nietzschean best not to celebrate Plato as you did as Fred thinks he is the beginning of the end of the heroic, material, preSoctatic doer philosopher in exchange for the talkative, discursive immaterially focused Plato.
You describe these concepts well. As a gay man who lived through the creative, daring, permissive and highly life affirming eighties when America was still great and real existential crisis sAIDS loomed - I deplore the current LGBTQ vicitmhood ideology which is the anithesis of the glory days of the gay world "Petshop Boys: Never Being Boring"
Where does the non fck zone beginn? How far shall the opinion of the youth matter? And why? Did the Greek respect elders? Why does this "handsome young man" matter. Diogenes said Alexander "what will you do after you conquer all that you plan?" I mean, were Greeks just rebels out of stress-free needs? Or is this already the time of decadence? Before you claim something about ancient Greeks, you should prove they behaved so at least until 411 BCE.
They valued tribal loyalty, honor, courage, and readiness to fight for your kin, no matter what. Because humans are a social species. So there was a morality and there was an expectation from each society member. Just not a modern decadent, sickening morality.
Yes, being bold, laughing in face of danger or power, personal honor and pride were considered a virtue. Life affirming and dauntless approach to existence. Thank you for your videos, it is great content, and we need more of that. Laughter and inner peace in face of danger is s sign of power
Hippocleides failed in the competition. Failed in the agon which was the highest value. Carelessness was valued in the face of danger, not in civility. The Hellenes valued urbanity. I'm not attacking your philosophy I'm sure your book is very good. It's just historical inaccuracy.
Always be ready and willing yet be calm and collected. Bravery is not the absence of fear. Fools are fearless and reckless. A brave soul goes in with clear eyes while being vigilant.
I don't entirely agree with this. And Diogenes wasn't really respected by the Aristocrats of Greece. Why fuck like an animal if you can fuck like a god ? We should be careless and have "Holy Abondenment" but not for absolutely everything. We should only care about doing the best thing at each moment, whatever happens happens. Vitality, careless adventurousness and adrenaline seeking are defintely big part of life but they shouldn't be an addiction where we throw off our rationality and conscience. This doesn't mean that we should always be controlled but that we should have a "controled chaos". First of all agree that it is really the best thing now to engage in this, then to freely engage without any guilt or fear of losing character. The most important thing is that we don't rationalize our positions but that we really seek to do what's best, knowing that it will bring us ultimate happiness. You are right that only the powerfull can be honest. And do you know what type of honesty is the most difficult ? TO NEVER LIE TO YOURSELF. This means that we don't rationalize sin. What is sin? Sin is to miss the mark, to make the mediocre choice, to make the easy choice, sacrificing the profound beauty that could have only be conquered through discipline and determination. Hating sin doesn't mean to hate life, sensuality, passion and vitality, but to hate ugliness, mediocrity and vulgarity. Having control of our faculties doesn't mean that we don't engage in them, just that they don't overpower us and we use them in the best and most beautiful, noble way. We always remain the MASTER. This doesn't mean OCD and overcontroling. OCD is a sin too. We just need to sincerely believe that we are doing the best thing in our abilities.
I wanted to make a honey badger reference, but then i heard "Like most Greeks, Hypoclites valued complete freedom from restriction. To him, desire and fear of loss were human. But, to be indifferent and vital was totally divine." And it clicked. Wow. just - wow. mindblown.
Love your new perspective on this, i’ve always felt this spirit of contempt for petty concern through innumerable regurgitation of philosophers, but your take is a great summary of this spirit
First time i come across an American youtuber who interprets philosophy without trying to bend it to be in line with some capitalistic interests or agendas. You gained a loyal fan from Africa.🎉👏🏿🙌🏿
You are obscenely talented and insightful. Once i become financially independent, I'll support your channel/stuff, till then, well wishes, stay strong.
