
Originally Posted by
Conrad_Jalowski
[My post from an archived thread discussion]:
As a Neoplatonist, I am not interested in physical relationships of any kind. Here is the reason: according to Platonic theory the human individual is a charioteer pulled by two horses. The charioteer is logos or wisdom/reason that restrains the licentiousness or the frenzy and immoderation of the two horses. One horse represents eros or desire/lust and other base and vulgar desires while the opposing horse represents thymos or high-spiritedness and hubris. With eros or lascivious passions [sexual lust], the individual decays and becomes a slave to their own passions/desires. With thymos, the individual succumbs to the tragic flaw of hubris and becomes obsequious to their putrid and foul urges. With logos in control, the individual is moderate and is able to avoid the two polarities of expression. Sweet reason would be the nourishment of the soul as opposed to lust and the sin of hubris.
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