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Bill W's avatar

Great piece. This will take a few reads. I had some new personal insights. I thought the quote regarding those that are awake see one universe while those that are not awake see their own universe was powerful. The idea of change requires simultaneous stream of birth and death was highlighted for me. Do you have recommendations on good starter book on Heraclitus?

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Donald J. Robertson's avatar

Just start by reading the Fragments. You should be able to find them online.

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Rosemarie Tishelman's avatar

Also, I’m pretty certain that when Heraclitus says that even those who are asleep are taking part in the universe, he is NOT referring to actual sleep, but he means people who are ignorant and indifferent and unaware!!!!!!!

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Ann Cronin's avatar

So deep, so life and death important! I’ll re-read and study this again…

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Rosemarie Tishelman's avatar

I LOVE this!!!! Sharing it with everyone!!!!! Thank you SO much!!!!!!!!!! 🩷🩷🩷

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