Only reason we can enjoy the teachings of intellectuals like Jesus, Socrates, and Buddha is because it was written down in a book at some point. This is the reason why so much of the history and philisophy of India and their greatest intellectuals and yogis have been lost to time, no one thought it was beneficial to write it all down. Though you are definitely right that pride is a major corrupting factor for intellectuals that manifests itself in such things like writing books, autobiographies, etc. rather than living their lives according to their philiosophy and instead waste their time drafting, editing, publishing, advertising, defending, etc. This is also why almost none of the greatest intellectuals in history have written autobiographies and is regarded as a form of writing generally set aside for pop figures like singers and atheletes who have little to nothing of value to say.
Mhm about this topic, Heraclitus and Socrates (cough cough Plato..) was not in favor of written language, as he believed it staticizes the dynamic, spoken word, which provides immediate feedback to the listener. He argued that true philosophy cannot be conveyed through writing but requires a way of life to comprehend its truth (cause most of the time it gets misinterpreted by incompetent individuals). Plato critiques written language in the second part of Phaedrus through the myth of Thoth, asserting that writing has deteriorated human memory and, to some extent, hinders the understanding of ''truth''. (He also references this in the Seventh Letter, although there is debate over whether it is authentic or not.)
Great observation. Walter Isaacson makes a living writing biographies. Jesus had 4 biographies. Then we have Moses who is credited with writing the Torah; however, he probably had scribes.
There are no autobiographies or biographies of Jesus and whether it be the Christian’s Testament or the Tanach neither are historical books. We have no writings from Jesus and the authors of the gospels are also unknown with only 7 of the 13 letters of Paul actually being his. Moses died before the book of Deuteronomy ended while scholars know of 4 different sources for the “Old Testament “. It is those who follow who write the most.
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This is impeccable. Thank you for your work.
I think the title is misleading, wisemen indeed write books out of desire of being recognized only by WISEMEN. But not for pride, trend and fashion.
Real wise men write essays on substack
Hehehe can’t say I disagree 😅😂
dont forget youtube lectures and tik tok shorts!
@@bi.johnathan Great point and you’re a godsend! Truly enjoy your comparative ideas, Jonathan! 🫶🏾
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Only reason we can enjoy the teachings of intellectuals like Jesus, Socrates, and Buddha is because it was written down in a book at some point. This is the reason why so much of the history and philisophy of India and their greatest intellectuals and yogis have been lost to time, no one thought it was beneficial to write it all down.
Though you are definitely right that pride is a major corrupting factor for intellectuals that manifests itself in such things like writing books, autobiographies, etc. rather than living their lives according to their philiosophy and instead waste their time drafting, editing, publishing, advertising, defending, etc.
This is also why almost none of the greatest intellectuals in history have written autobiographies and is regarded as a form of writing generally set aside for pop figures like singers and atheletes who have little to nothing of value to say.
Mhm about this topic, Heraclitus and Socrates (cough cough Plato..) was not in favor of written language, as he believed it staticizes the dynamic, spoken word, which provides immediate feedback to the listener. He argued that true philosophy cannot be conveyed through writing but requires a way of life to comprehend its truth (cause most of the time it gets misinterpreted by incompetent individuals). Plato critiques written language in the second part of Phaedrus through the myth of Thoth, asserting that writing has deteriorated human memory and, to some extent, hinders the understanding of ''truth''. (He also references this in the Seventh Letter, although there is debate over whether it is authentic or not.)
That's the druids influence mainly.
For whatever reason, people often seem to forget their influence on roman and greek philosophy.
What books do you recommend?
Great observation. Walter Isaacson makes a living writing biographies. Jesus had 4 biographies. Then we have Moses who is credited with writing the Torah; however, he probably had scribes.
There are no autobiographies or biographies of Jesus and whether it be the Christian’s Testament or the Tanach neither are historical books.
We have no writings from Jesus and the authors of the gospels are also unknown with only 7 of the 13 letters of Paul actually being his. Moses died before the book of Deuteronomy ended while scholars know of 4 different sources for the “Old Testament “.
It is those who follow who write the most.
@ do you even know the definition of biography? Obviously not.
When books already written hide and change things that fancy the one doing the copying
Fire your tailor, those white pant are way to skinny. Because I see you prefer power shoulders wide fit blazers. Try avoid black and contrast colours. Pocket squares, tie pins, eyewear are recommended for your style. Other than that love your contents.
Books were written about wise men.
A famous new age stoic comes to mind. haha
What are you talking about?🤣