A contribution to late 20th century thought, the author of this text has developed his philosophy of life as a result of his disturbing experiences in Afghanistan and Czechoslovakia where he was a close witness to the Russian-led invasions. His thesis is that poetry is the best reflection and expression of a universal truth; that it is essential goodness which generates liberality and goodwill, and gives strength and power to our existence. If this truth is ignored, the results are injustices of all kinds which interfere ...
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A contribution to late 20th century thought, the author of this text has developed his philosophy of life as a result of his disturbing experiences in Afghanistan and Czechoslovakia where he was a close witness to the Russian-led invasions. His thesis is that poetry is the best reflection and expression of a universal truth; that it is essential goodness which generates liberality and goodwill, and gives strength and power to our existence. If this truth is ignored, the results are injustices of all kinds which interfere with the harmony, rhythm and order of the universe. This text looks at this idea and draws on examples of the author's own poetry.
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