The Fire, spoken of by Heraclitus certainly carries a notion developed more fully into the One of Plato. Ultimately, to even sketch out a place for the source creates an inevitable relativity for everything in the world of manifestation, and since any moral/ethical statement belongs to the manifest it is in itself also relative.
I think this is the why to the Noble Lie in the Republic.
Unfortunately, global civilization has taken this relativity as a license to indulge in whatever destructive, reductive, counterproductive behavior suits the fancy of those in positions to set direction. Thus, everywhere we look we see blatant genocide, undeniable levels of hypocrisy, and the ones who have everything eagerly seizing more.
Apparently, it hasn't dawned on them that an ethic, a morality need not be ultimate to achieve truly uplifting results.
Beautifully articulated - I really love how you trace the tension between ethics and metaphysics in Plato, and how it still speaks to deeper truths beyond philosophy. Thoroughly enjoyed this read 🙏
The Fire, spoken of by Heraclitus certainly carries a notion developed more fully into the One of Plato. Ultimately, to even sketch out a place for the source creates an inevitable relativity for everything in the world of manifestation, and since any moral/ethical statement belongs to the manifest it is in itself also relative.
I think this is the why to the Noble Lie in the Republic.
Unfortunately, global civilization has taken this relativity as a license to indulge in whatever destructive, reductive, counterproductive behavior suits the fancy of those in positions to set direction. Thus, everywhere we look we see blatant genocide, undeniable levels of hypocrisy, and the ones who have everything eagerly seizing more.
Apparently, it hasn't dawned on them that an ethic, a morality need not be ultimate to achieve truly uplifting results.
You say it perfectly!
Beautifully articulated - I really love how you trace the tension between ethics and metaphysics in Plato, and how it still speaks to deeper truths beyond philosophy. Thoroughly enjoyed this read 🙏
Thank you 🙏