New Humanists
Only the Weak Desire a Quiet Life | Episode LIII
Aug 15, 2023
Explore Ulrich Zwingli's views on education and society, Christian redemption and the corrupted nature of humans. Discover the tradition of Jesus' birth, the concept of choosing between glory and a quiet life, reflections on the educational value of Age of Empires, and the importance of speech and rhetoric in humanism.
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- Zwingli encourages young individuals to pursue great things that benefit others and avoid bourgeois values, even if it requires sacrifice.
- Zwingli emphasizes the importance of cultivating good speech, as it reflects a wise and honest heart.
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The importance of cultivating virtue and serving the common good
Zwingli emphasizes the need for young individuals to focus on developing virtues such as righteousness, fidelity, and decency. He urges them to serve the Christian community, the common good, the state, and individuals. He encourages them to avoid pursuing bourgeois values and instead strive to do great things that benefit others, even if it requires sacrifice.
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