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reflected on his smiling face. He was the first European thinker
who discussed morality and life values.
Democritus brought his ideas about the atoms in relation with his
ethical concepts. His ethics is focused on spiritual serenity, joy of
life, and cheerful outlook.
Democritus’ teaching about consciousness is among the first in
history to deal with this basic notion about human morality. This
is one of his great statements:
“True love is striving towards beauty without violence.”
Yet, ignorant philosophy caused severe bloodshed during the
October Revolution in Russia and in many other states in the
world.
“It is bad to follow the evil, but it is equally bad not to follow
the good people.”
This is a profound thought and message which is true even in the
current social relationships that we need to change towards
better future. Today, we have to follow the good people and
recognize the bad ones who can be ignored or condemned and
changed in order to become good.
Antisthenes (445-365 BCE) was aware of the difference
between philosophy and rhetoric.
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