Single Idea 1605

[catalogued under 7. Existence / D. Theories of Reality / 3. Reality]

Full Idea

There are two extremes: the Aristotelian views reality simply as reality, and the sophist or poet views reality only as an object of desire.

Gist of Idea

Reality can be viewed neutrally, or as an object of desire

Source

David Roochnik (The Tragedy of Reason [1990], p.199)

Book Reference

Roochnik,David: 'The Tragedy of Reason: the Platonic logos' [Routledge 1990], p.199


A Reaction

Not sure about the second one. Does this express an actual desire, or just a hope? Could there be a mind for which its reality was only an aspiration?