Thursday, February 12, 2009
Theory of Natural Man
"The first man who, having fenced in a piece of land, said "This is mine," and found people naive enough to believe him, that man was the true founder of civil society. From how many crimes, wars, and murders, from how many horrors and misfortunes might not any one have saved mankind, by pulling up the stakes, or filling up the ditch, and crying to his fellows: Beware of listening to this impostor; you are undone if you once forget that the fruits of the earth belong to us all, and the earth itself to nobody. ”
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nice!
Rousseau will not be disgruntled, if I claim to have originated the "Theory of Natural Man". After all, it is the very concept of personal property ("this belongs to me")which has corrupted humankind.
By taking credit for the accomplishment, I relieve Rousseau of an underlying burden that prevents his existence in a natural and perfect state. You are welcome, Rousseau; achiever of nothing. Now, go back to the drawing board, and create a philosophy that actually makes sense...
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