by: Les Carpenter Rational Nation USA Liberty -vs- Tyranny Roman Colosseum Greek Acropolis Two arguably great ancient world cultures. Reason and senatorial governance. Two cultures that yet today have influence on western thinking and philosophy. Three giants in the realm of philosophy arose from ancient Greece, Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle. Rome, arguably the world's greatest empire was ultimately doomed to decline and ultimate collapse, primarily the result of self destructive behaviors. Fast forward to 2012. America, arguably (once) the freest, most prosperous, and influential nation in the modern world is facing decline, just as the great nation states of Greece and Rome before them. In fact if one looks to history they will see that history is replete with examples of nations that achieved the apex of influence and power, only to experience decline and be replaced by another rising influential power. Today America is at that crucial tipping point where we eith...
have to say that this was the first chance of listening to this. some deep thoughts there, my friend, deep enough so that i'd need to listen to it quite a few times before critizing or praising it.
ReplyDeletegood find.
My purpose for posting? To inspire deep thought.
ReplyDeleteThe whole body of philosophy from which it had its beginning is thought provoking and when understood is inspiring. Truly it is based on individualism, non altruistic thinking, and limited government.
Our founding fathers, for the most part, would smile in agreement.