Western countries are flirting with full-blown totalitarian rule.
But the existence of power hungry and psychologically disturbed politicians who desire total control
is not what makes our situation particularly precarious, for such individuals exist in all ages.
Rather, our troubles lie with the fact that very few people posses the one virtue that can turn the tide back in the direction of freedom, that being, the virtue of courage.

“…our particular problem in the present day…is an overwhelming tendency toward conformity…
In such times ethics tend more and more to be identified with obedience.
One is “good” to the extent that one obeys the dictates of society…
It is as though the more unquestioning obedience the better…But what really is ethical about
obedience?

If one’s goal were simple obedience, one could train a dog to fulfill the requirements very well.” ~ Rollo May Continue reading →