At the same time, people ought to realize their potential, an action which implied not only virtuosity, but also the achievement of happiness.
Lucretius on the other hand argued that dedicating oneself to the pleasures of the body is nothing but a road to perdition and that it is likely to bring more pain and misery than happiness. Just like Plato he argued for a rational view of the world and a rational approach to politics. According to him, inner balance was a strategic factor for the individual's happiness and for the society's well being. However, people had to accept pain and deal with (in a rational manner) and not simply choose to ignore it. He underlines that hardship is a natural element of life and that people should demonstrate their dignity and strength of character in properly fighting it.
It could be stated that the political and social circumstances that led both Plato and Lucretius to formulate their beliefs are similar to what is happening in the world right now. Wars still exist and the goals of the great economical powers have nothing to do with humanity. Under the circumstances in which science has developed so much and man relies upon technology in all the areas of his life, it would be very difficult to impose the figure of the philosopher.
It could be underlines that the contemporary crisis is caused by the incapacity...
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