Classic members: do you have another historical interest? Does it ever tie in...

Im interested in what makes people tick (most especially myself!) and what defines 'being human'.
This interest encompasses philosophy,religion,history and modern self developmental thought like 'emotional intelligence' et al.
Of course this ties in with boxers and their motivations...
I would finally add its a lifelong outer journey and generally seems to be already staring you in the face internally...Like searching for the ox while riding it....To be an 'individual' you have to be in 'communion' with people,and to be in 'communion' with people you have to be an individual...

 

nicely put.. and 'never the Twain shall meet'.

There would be an incredible amount of back slapping from all sides... thus creating no individuality.........Or a community without individuality..

Humans dont work like ants. We should learn from them.

 

I have a shar-pei.

 

Extinct animals and cultures.

 

Maine Coons are big ol' boys that have a nice guy disposition...they are also prone to getting diseases of the heart, etc., being a distinct breed. They're kind like a gentle giant in a way...mine is descended from a long line of alley cats, and is an indoor cat, but he has his claws (after the neutering job, I refused to take anything else away from him) and he knows moves that would have made Jack Dempsey proud...

 

Speaking of Ezzard Charles, he's one of my favorite fighters, and if his chin is in debate, let it be said that he fought more times and against more monster fighters than anyone does today. My favorite fight of his to watch is the Louis fight. I know Louis was past his prime, but Charles is just so beautiful in that fight! He was so controlled and catlike in his moves.

 

Good stuff Gesta, I've been reading a good deal of Nietzsche and Plato myself of late, fascinating thinkers. Haven't got into Schopenhauer much, but I would like to one day, given that his thinking was quite formative for young Nietzsche.

Good to hear another friend of wisdom out there:good

 

i do history at school and like that

i like learning about the wars and the bravery people go through and also the lighter stuff like improvements in life as its amazing how far we have come

but people intrest me how everyone is different, has their own views and thoughts

 

I'll have a gander as soon as i can. Are there any books on Charles does anyone know? Couldn't find any online last night

 

there are quite a few around liverpool, but more over yorkshire way :good

 

I read quite a bit of history (The Great War is my fave topic) and literature, both recent fiction and classic. I also have an abiding interest in the German Shepherd Dog, of which I have one.

 

Thanks for the reply,

All three are basicly looking in to the human condition, but the differance with Nietzsche is that he thinks **** it, why should I constantly feel bad about it, i'll work my way to conquer my way through things. Where the other two are too benovolent for my liking.

Athens would be cool to visit, i'm from Australia so nothing here is really that old here.

 

".....nothin here is really that old here"?????

What about Arthur Tunstall... he's been carbon-dated. 2987 years old.

His attitudes towards the amatuer boxing scene in Oz are even older!!!

 

:thumbsup

 

The German Shepard is in a class by itself, as far as dogs are concerned. There's a reason why they're also known as "Police Dogs"...they're intelligent, handsome dogs, and it's gotta make you proud to walk your dog down thw street as that breed is so impressive looking. The condo where I live forbids ownership of pit bulls, Dobermans, Chows and German Shepards(!!!) I understand everything except for the Geran Shepard part..they're more intelligent than those other breeds.