Becoming The Main Character Hercules At The Crossroads \\ The Meaningful Choice
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May 28, 2024 Explore the origins of Greek mythology and the parable of Hercules at the crossroads as a lesson from Socrates. Delve into the choices Hercules faces between a life of ease and hollow pleasures versus a life of sacrifice and industry for lasting fulfillment. Learn about the significance of making meaningful choices in life and the value of hard work and true pleasures.
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Hercules at the Crossroads
- The Choice of Hercules, or Hercules at the Crossroads, is a parable by Socrates.
- It depicts young Hercules choosing between Vice and Virtue, personified as women.
The Two Paths
- Vice offers Hercules a life of pleasure without effort, while Virtue promises a life of noble struggle.
- Virtue highlights the value of earned rewards and the hollowness of unearned pleasures.
Consequences of Vice
- Chasing pleasure robs you of vitality in youth and wisdom in old age.
- Squandering pleasure in youth leads to affliction in old age, exemplified by poor health and financial instability.