http://forums.thinkarete.com/users/43/posts en-us 60 <p>My philosphy prof in college told us that Aristotle&#8217;s mean was only valid in things like eating and such. Not in important life issues. and actions. He was teaching courses in political philosphy. What would the &#8220;mean&#8221; look like in US politics? A moderate? Perhaps this is to be compared with the Middle Way of the Buddah? Or with the fact that introducing the proper third element resolves the twosome of polarities?</p> Wed, 19 Mar 2008 23:33:51 -0000 forums.thinkarete.com:503:38:630 donkarp http://forums.thinkarete.com/forums/503/topics/38 <p>Maslow is a Big Gun, but I think he is wrong. What if someone is retired, for example? Why is always necessary to accomplish something? Why can&#8217;t someone just be? Our society is so hung up on doing! I do believe that his information serves most, but not all. My petition to God is to give us a little more slack, and suggest that to be might be more important, during some life phases, that to be something.</p> Mon, 10 Mar 2008 21:17:12 -0000 forums.thinkarete.com:503:34:620 donkarp http://forums.thinkarete.com/forums/503/topics/34