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"Every man is an island; each man to his function, his private contract with God. This is the realization of the Gita’s selfless action. This is caste. In the beginning a no doubt useful division of labor in a rural society, it has now divorced function from social obligation, position from duties. It is inefficient …
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If a rich or prominent American gets caught out having an affair or making racist remarks, he is allowed a chance of redemption. A heartfelt apology on Letterman and he is away and running again. The common criminal who sells a bit of marijuana, for instance, ends up in jail. Are rich and important people …
Another bomb attack in London within a few minutes of where the writer is staying, but note the Epicureanism (albeit they are not aware of being Epicureans!) of the Londoners- – no hysteria, no tears, no panic. Many of those interviewed simply said, "We cannot let them win. Life must go on. The best way …
So at last we can say goodbye to Mr. Tony Blair and his frightful wife , Cherry (a.k.a Cherie). This is a huge relief. It is un-Epicurean to concern oneself with national politics, of course. But the activities of people like Blair threaten one’s future and peace of mind. It seems only yesterday that terrorists …
How close are American gated communities to idea of the Epicurean garden, where people can live among those with like interests, enjoy tranquility and live without fear? Or are they in fact signs of a breakdown of social cohesion?
