Archive for the 'Share The Knowledge' Category
Tue 20 May 2008
Is he not a man of complete virtue, who feels no discomposure though men may take no note of him?
The Master said, “To rule a country of a thousand chariots, there must be reverent attention to business, and sincerity; economy in expenditure, and love for men; and the employment of the people at the proper […]
Fri 14 Mar 2008
Ethics: The Three Systems
1. The Ethics of Buddha and Jesus:
• All men are equally precious.
• Resists evil only by returning good.
• Identifies virtues with love.
• Inclines in politics toward unlimited Democracy.
2. The Ethics of Macchiavelli and Nietzsche:
• Accepts the inequality of men.
• Relishes the risk of combat and conquest and rule.
• Identifies virtue with power.
• Exalts a hereditary aristocracy.
3. The Ethics of Socrates, Plato and Aristotle:
• Only […]
Mon 15 Dec 2003
For those who don’t remember Saturday Night Live of years ago, Al Franken was a writer on the show, and sometimes a performer. He had a quirky dead-pan, yet strutting, style. And this book follows in that tradition.
Using humor, Franken takes plenty of shots at the right-wing media; exposing the mistruths, half-truths, and outright lies […]
Sun 7 Dec 2003
Every great human being in history earned it. We can give it and we can receive it. Without it it’s hard to live. If you have enough of it you can change the world.
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Respect means:
1. A feeling of appreciative, often deferential regard; esteem. See Synonyms at regard.
2. The state of being regarded with honor or […]
Tue 20 May 2008
Is he not a man of complete virtue, who feels no discomposure though men may take no note of him?
The Master said, “To rule a country of a thousand chariots, there must be reverent attention to business, and sincerity; economy in expenditure, and love for men; and the employment of the people at the proper […]
Fri 14 Mar 2008
Ethics: The Three Systems
1. The Ethics of Buddha and Jesus:
• All men are equally precious.
• Resists evil only by returning good.
• Identifies virtues with love.
• Inclines in politics toward unlimited Democracy.
2. The Ethics of Macchiavelli and Nietzsche:
• Accepts the inequality of men.
• Relishes the risk of combat and conquest and rule.
• Identifies virtue with power.
• Exalts a hereditary aristocracy.
3. The Ethics of Socrates, Plato and Aristotle:
• Only […]
Mon 15 Dec 2003
For those who don’t remember Saturday Night Live of years ago, Al Franken was a writer on the show, and sometimes a performer. He had a quirky dead-pan, yet strutting, style. And this book follows in that tradition.
Using humor, Franken takes plenty of shots at the right-wing media; exposing the mistruths, half-truths, and outright lies […]
Sun 7 Dec 2003
Every great human being in history earned it. We can give it and we can receive it. Without it it’s hard to live. If you have enough of it you can change the world.
_________________
Respect means:
1. A feeling of appreciative, often deferential regard; esteem. See Synonyms at regard.
2. The state of being regarded with honor or […]