Saturday, February 21, 2015

Nihilism in Germany: 2/14 Siddhartha

Nihilism in Germany: 2/14 Siddhartha: This class we are  going over Hermann Hesse     



Janise Jones –“ …What is the relation
between the "infinite" and the "finite?" If the infinite is
everything and limitless, how could something limited, the finite, exist outside
of it and still be limitless? Without explaining this, Hegel thought, Spinoza's
idea that everything in nature was connected cannot withstand criticism.
Spinoza like the ancient Indian mystics believed that "difference" we
see in the world is an illusion (Maya) it only appears different.”  - This philosophy theory caught my interest
the most. I found this statement to be profound. As we all know that Finite
mean having limits and Infinite means limitless, I can conclude that this quote
is comparing God to Man. They may be curious on why is life so short here on
earth while we are forced to perceive the idea of the word LIFE itself means “eternity.”
Maya which is the illusion of the
astonishing world may form this idea of life being finite but is it really ? This
goes with- out saying how important this theory is. It can really make people
think and see life in another perspective they have never seen before. It’s
certainly an eye opener for most.