Wisdom will Inspire
This work will strive to “put the love back into philosophy”; it will utilize a “new” comprehension
of “metaphysics” in order to “bridge the gap” between ontogeny and the “ontological”. There is a
“great deal of controversy” which will be elucidated here [after a great deal of research and
verification] – a caution to the reader; if you are a dogmatist; a great refutation of contemporary mythology follows.
Millennial Jubilees are worthy subjects for Philosophic Discourse – even more so as the “Information
Age” accelerates – the apropos metaphor of a “Global Village” is also quite right as the “light wave”
transverses the “wide and expanse” world bringing joy and sorrow; insight and litany to the tragic
story of “civilization’s history”. The western world was greeted with a "most peculiar" Millennium Day
- Jan 1, 2000; where the temperature rose to 70 degrees - this "radiant moment" was not global
either [of a summer day during the coldest part of the winter] because it's "shadow" cast a long
cold snap over Russia and Siberia during this same time period.
The Ontogeny of the "Christian Millennium" - relates to mankind's relationship with the almighty
through his son. The importance of eschatological factors cannot be "underestimated" [neglected]
when assessing the "millennial moment"; which in due order this presentation will rely upon for proof
and allegory. Seekers of truth can be "edified" because the "celebrations" which these diverse
"jubilees" have placed upon the table of "historic insight" are not only invaluable but awe inspiring
as well. In as much as they "bear witness" of that "discrete ontogeny" which creation itself has
provided for. Metaphysics - notwithstanding; the ontogeny of the "living world" corresponding with
a benevolent creator [God is Good] has brought forth a plethora of amazing and truly useful
technologies which are vital to efficient caretaking of Earth's bountiful resources; mankind's wellbeing
and remarkably - correspondence [as a toe hold] with a vast and immeasurable universe.
Communication in the Information Age demands "Semaphores’ @ Light Speed" - this correspondence
using the symbolic languages of mankind’s millennial developments makes the great and expansive
world of our habitation seem a little more like the "global village" which advocates of the "space age"
predicted. Yet without a transformation of what theology requites as "Agape Love" this great potential
will degenerate into the violent confusion of earth's milieu - a failed ethos of strife and brutal
subjection of others for the cause of wealth and power; both of which are available in more amenable
forms and with far less wasted effort. Even though people speak of and understand great and amazing
things - without love for one another; they become distorted and vain.
Ancient seekers of wisdom understood that "two things are too wonderful to comprehend" - The
harmony of the spheres and the leap of faith; placing one's complete faith in God. Ancient Modalities
in art and music remind "modern man" of the sensibilities of our ancestors - Harmony put to useful
purpose.
Yet faith is still uncertain - as if a terrible adversary were attempting to prevent this adamant
connection.
Reassurance of good will begins with trust, empowering confidence to fulfill a useful and therefore
meaningful purpose. Being able to trust in oneself and others is the first step towards well being. Still
there is a tremendous stumbling block - self deception; "man is evil from his youth onwards......who
can know it. There is none righteous; no not one!" admonishes the holy one speaking in the Hebrew
Scriptures.
Love is the "difference" which cannot be "figured out"; it's presence subordinates everything else,
but with a "humble grace” transcending one's understanding. This is the best introduction to philosophy
at the millennial moment - standing at the proverbial "crossroads of history" and seeking intercession
for the sake of those caught up at "societies annihilating edge". Tolerance and great patience are
necessary to restore "the gorgon's knot" of history because great confusion has overwhelmed the
human family; requiring discernment of a common history even as it is being shared and discovered
- globally.
It is therefore wise to counsel, that spiritual truth comes through prayer and meditation with the
ONE [holy and separate] who dwells beyond time and space. Whose cause is just and always
righteous hoping to maintain the "enthusiasm for work" in this "moment" requires observation of
"highly ordered activities" such as economy, culture and of course religion. The question of
cross-cultural misanthropy during the so-called "Age of Discovery" in which Western Sea-Faring
peoples spread faith based religion which they adopted from a much different cultural tradition has
begotten "apologetics" and their "reconciliation". Which at the Millennium have diverged greatly from
a rapidly developing global civilization based upon material greed. This is what the Bible terms - the
great apostasy [turning away] and is by no means confined to Christianity.
Here is a poem which provides an ethos - things to be desired;
written by Max Ehrmann in 1927
Go placidly amid the noise and the haste,
and remember what peace there may be in silence.
As far as possible, without surrender,
be on good terms with all persons.
Speak your truth quietly and clearly;
and listen to others,
even to the dull and the ignorant;
they too have their story.
Avoid loud and aggressive persons;
they are vexatious to the spirit.
If you compare yourself with others,
you may become vain or bitter,
for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.
Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans.
Keep interested in your own career, however humble;
it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.
Exercise caution in your business affairs,
for the world is full of trickery.
But let this not blind you to what virtue there is;
many persons strive for high ideals,
and everywhere life is full of heroism.
Be yourself. Especially do not feign affection.
Neither be cynical about love,
for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment,
it is as perennial as the grass.
Take kindly the counsel of the years,
gracefully surrendering the things of youth.
Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune.
But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings.
Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.
Beyond a wholesome discipline,
be gentle with yourself.
You are a child of the universe
no less than the trees and the stars;
you have a right to be here.
And whether or not it is clear to you,
no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.
Therefore be at peace with God,
whatever you conceive Him to be.
And whatever your labors and aspirations,
in the noisy confusion of life,
keep peace in your soul.
With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams,
it is still a beautiful world.
Be cheerful - strive to be happy. .
The question here is about "insight" - do these desiderata provide for "Grasping the inner nature of
things intuitively". Indeed it does - this is compelling ethos which can renew the mind and strengthen
the seekers resolve "with kindness". So ethics must grasp the "inner nature of things"; intuitively - so
that things which are desired will "keep peace in your soul". Holy Scripture states a very similar
"blessing" to those – who after Abraham "look for a city whose builder and maker is god."
"May he keep you in perfect peace; because you trusted in him
Trust always in the Lord your God; for he is the Rock of Ages"
In fact the oldest evidence of "Biblical Worship" ever found in Israel is the "Aaronic Blessing" which is
used worldwide in Christian Worship as well.
"May the Lord Bless you and keep you - May he lift up his countenance upon you"
"and give you peace; now and forever - Amen"
Religion should not be the enemy of Philosophy - for true religion gives philosophy its greatest
motivation; love for one another. This purpose proposes "singleness of mind" - "a sound mind - a
clean heart". A sound ethos is at the heart of every effective philosophy, a “universally recognized
example” is when Paul the Apostle [Saul of Tarsus] admonished his "listeners" at Mars Hill in Athens
Greece; "take care - lest anyone spoil you through philosophies" - it is quite certain that one's
resolution is the "object" to be "guarded". It is not only Western Philosophy that rebukes those who
"chase" every new idea that emerges into society; but Eastern as well counsels restraint and single
mindedness of purpose.
Joy comes when the Totality of this world's misanthropy is pierced by the Infinity of God's loving
kindness [GRACE]. This "transcendence" is for the "saving of the soul" which is in "lieu of JUDGEMENT".
Love of God transforms the soul through the Holy Spirit to an "enlightened" understanding of "casualty".
Wisdom reminds - to fear God is the beginning of wisdom; to fear the lord - becomes understanding.
The Spiritual Division – In this world but not of it – The Holy Spirit admonishes!
Eunoesis - a true noesis of proper spiritual discernment
Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false
prophets are gone out into the world. (1 John 4:1)
May the Great Spirit give you PeaceTake care lest any "man" steal your JOY!
Meaning and Purpose are co-adjunct motivators of humanity. Without meaning, purpose is
counter-intuitive - dry, arid, often confused. The person corresponds through semantic Ontologies
with the “radiant world”; otherwise as it is colloquially stated – misguided purpose begets "the
vicious circle".
The true crisis in correspondence - especially with "reality" is realizing the very great deceit which
has been perpetrated historically. This “phenomenon” is often called “semantic drift” and in the
“Information Age” will become an increasing problem. This “time of refreshing” as the world
communities are enjoying it - is not trivial either; likewise Semantic Web technology designed for
this Global Enterprise shows great promise.
It is a great thing to recall: that "a day is as a thousand years; and a thousand years - one day".
The rebirth of the Nation of Israel even unto Jerusalem 3000 has been a cause of turmoil and grief
for the vast majority of World Jewry and Christians alike. Yet the "times of refreshing" have come
upon the world. Here is a little "photo essay" that honors this reality and exhorts those who will
listen - to take up the GOOD BOOK; and CHERISH IT. It is worthwhile to repeat a central theme -
'the leap of faith' and the harmony of the spheres
Faith is necessary to reconcile “reason” with “purpose”. This explains Relativity [in both the special
and generalized sense] and it’s “uncertainty principle”. Reading “the mind of God” presupposes that
“his” creation contains information; which most certainly it does. Yet in order to “correspond” with
this “discernment” – a relationship with this “Creator – God” become expedient; this is good – since
scripture states emphatically; “God is a rewarder of those who diligently seek him”.
This difference: between faith and reason; actually defines what traditionalists term “metaphysics”;
yet it is the practice of subverting reason with divination and cultural prejudice which creates
mistrust of it within “ecclesiastical” considerations. Acceptance of correction is the rod which
measures “reason”. In the Judeo-Christian tradition – The diety; Almighty God…..is the author of
Faith. “Faith comes through hearing and hearing by the word of God.” Lack of this gift is tragic; “For
without faith it is impossible to please God”. Its purpose is salvation; yet “faith without works is dead”
…..remanding the sinner “Salvation is by Grace alone…..lest any man should boast”. “Come
let us reason together”…..the prophet Isaiah records – “though your sins be as scarlet, yet shall
they become as white as snow.” Grace then is the manifestation of God’s love; especially in
consideration of free will and the “quasi autonomy” of our “classic observer”.
The dichotomy [reason and purpose] is manifest as “material reality” and its “energy”; confronting
observation with “choice” and this “choice” demands resolution. Is correspondence with “truth” the
“determinant” of uncertainty or will choice be based upon the probability which determines “statistical
analysis”. Like the “noble” cosign in its relationship to the infinite pi….the spirit has given utterance
– “Faith is the substance of things hoped for; the evidence of that which is unseen”. Symbolic meaning
and words – Words and their symbolic representation are metaphysical [and spiritual] coordinating
the will. The observers volition is confronted with an immense cosmology poised for action. Here is
the division of soul and spirit.
Conceptualization and Visualization require axiomatic Semantics for "ontological" interpretations at
this “metaphysical” echelon – “abstract reason” interfaces with that which can "Correspond" with
the “real world” and its “living ecosystems” – this “information behavior” [interactivity] is “cognitive”
[of noesis]. How these “ideas” shape ontological visualization [cognition of “abstract entities”] fulfills
a discrete “yet highly” organized use to which such concepts and their utility are purposed in design
or the discourse of visualization. This sense of being “categorical” then - is not ontology”; but semantic
– in the sense of providing such an entity with a “framework” for observation and discourse. The
relationship between “symbolic logic” in its correspondence with a “real and living world” provides a
basis for metaphysical frameworks – this Noetic Framework [after the Greek] provides “noesis” for
the eidetic, didactic, pedagogic and every “cognitive modality” which corresponds in “good will” with
a “widely distributed” human family. Yet – ethics and moral uprightness rest upon an even “firmer
foundation” – the actual relationship between human beings and their Creator [even though many
can and do deny such a relationship]. As it is written – “The earth is the Lords and the fullness
thereof – the world and those who dwell therein.” This places moral values and ethics as the
reasonable purpose of such a family.
The problem of KNOWLEDGE and the KNOWER becomes ontological - the Problem of Empirical Truth
requires justification and appropriate authority. Usurpations of Authority must be justified and in
retrospect – examination of history yields this Postulate – the time honored Birthright principal
provides both authority and justification; but not if applied with an unethical purpose, immoral
values or “reprobate” concepts!
An appropriate “millennial moment” which underscores this “enigma” is the “return to Zion” which
began 140 years ago in 1870. In the course of gaining “international power” through “intrigue” and
global war “elite European bankers” usurped authority from Zionists [educators, religious leaders,
physicians, journalists] following the Nazi Holocaust - this is in spite of Nazism’s failure to annihilate
her people and prevent the nation from being founded at all. For the people of Israel who must live
in the “shadow” of this inappropriate compromise speaking of “justice” does little good….for it is
written – “the love of money is the root of “ALL” evil”! For Jews who participated either directly or
indirectly in this insidious plot [for it “spans” many generations]; continual attempts at self justification
are evident. This “damascene cloud” of doubt and despair “dogs” the people but “god’s spirit”
strengthens them to overcome the doubt and experience the joy of Israel’s rebirth!
The enemy of man’s soul is constantly attempting to “gauge” through its “grip” of the
“counter-intuitive” what a person’s “conscious intention” might be. This paradox of faith confounds
“youth” in that their “eidetic” process is constantly overwhelmed by that which by design can
somehow “tempt” them to depart from “the straight and narrow”. This is why Jesus counseled his
“listeners” not to “resist evil” [which could be dangerous] but to “flee from its temptation”.
Many consider that “economic considerations” outweigh ethical conduct and it’s affect on moral
values. They are “bad actors” who continually assert that the “magnitude of their talent” can only
be measured “by the validity of its continual repositioning”. Such are politicians who seek to make
clever “allegorical assertions” about their country and culture; but whose “cognitive framework”
cannot overcome the “ingrained prejudice” of their own “peer group”. This is why scripture warns
“the children of Israel” – “many in Israel are not “ISRAEL” but have “crept in – unawares” and in
reference to the “new covenant” this includes the gentiles as well. They want everyone to believe
that they possess some type of “visionary intelligence” which others lack or have not developed;
but balk when their competence is challenged or the moral significance of their actions is brought
into public debate! The job of ethics is to compel Art as Profession to the obedience of moral values.
Rebuking the “devourer” then is not “trivial”.
Ethics – a Noesis in “the metaphysics”
Putting “LOVE” back into philosophy corresponds with the ontogeny which “historic insight” at
Millennium was discovered being wrought. Even though much of it resembles “King Offal” and
the thought that we are left wondering – “somewhere there MUST be such a kingdom”. This kind
of love needs to be AGAPE – PHILOS a love much knows no measure. A sound ecclesiastical adage
which bears ethical standards – “love the sinner; hate the sin”; seems more than appropriate.
Preface
Echelonxq viewpoint on Infosystems Intelligence.
SemXQ - ontology and the semantic web
visualization - cleaning our lenses
Millennial Moments - Historic Insight