Wednesday, March 26, 2014

Life’s Heart Beat: The theory of Balance


Life mimics a heartbeat or vice versa. Life is a constant struggle for balance in your life. Much like in Plato’s stories life consist of up and downs, whether it be your trip toward knowledge or your eventual return to inform others. One’s heartbeat is a great indicator of their health, intention, and even mood. Is this an accident? I think not Plato too understood this but it is often overlooked because of its statement on the path towards knowledge and later leadership role one must take once enlightened. His stories often involve a once certain person being shown flaw in their reason however Plato admits that even he does not know all of the answers only the path and he asked others to help him on his quest for understanding.  I think Plato would say, knowledge is the key to immortality but it is only with good will and guiding others that it can be attained. Your heartbeat like life, through the ups and downs toward your path to knowledge will not end until the rhythmic beating flat lines.

2 comments:

  1. I think you're right that for Plato good will and guidance of others are significant for gaining knowledge.

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  2. I really like the metaphor of philosophy as life's heartbeat.

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