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I Like Philosophy

Today was a study on the Philosopher John Locke, one of the greatest Philosophers of England in the 17th century. My knowledge of him was cursory so upon further reading I can see overall that his ideas are very much in line with my own. One thing I don’t agree with is his lack of interest and belief in the arts. He considered them unnecessary for a “good” life. Being a creative person I know this to be the opposite.

A few quotes to contemplate:

“The only fence against the world is a thorough knowledge of it.”

“All mankind…being all equal and independent, no one ought to harm another in his life, health, liberty, or possessions.”

“The discipline of desire is the background of character.”

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Unsatisfiedstace · 51-55, F

Thanks for sharing!
Those are great quotes. That idea of that last one is something I have been thinking about for the past few days.
I love when things like that happen.

ravenwind43 · 51-55, F

@Unsatisfiedstace Thanks for reading:) I do too...those unexpected moments.
Desire is seen as wild and uncontrolled (and often it is) but taming leads to patience which could lead to something better.

Unsatisfiedstace · 51-55, F

@ravenwind43 that is one way to look at it.
My thoughts about some things I’ve read recently along this line were more about how having the discipline to not fall prey to empty pretty words that tempt you just because you are weak and lonely....if you don’t have the strength of will to not give in to the temptation of a quick fix...it only shows ones caring is hardly worth my consideration and that the character of the individual was as I had suspected.

ravenwind43 · 51-55, F

@Unsatisfiedstace Wonderful!!! Yes I could not agree with you more:)