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The Philosophy Behind the Writings of Paul V Young
Readers of Paul’s magazine articles and books, both fiction and non-fiction, will notice a philosophical theme that runs through his work. Put simply, the theme is that humanity has both the potential and the responsibility to awaken to its true nature. The philosophies which were first introduced in Greece and Italy two and a half millennia ago provide a great source of inspiration, but this does not mean that he lives in the past. He believes that during the twenty-first century, physics and metaphysics will unite, revealing one common truth.
It is both puzzling and disappointing to realize that after the great strides forward by ancient civilizations on both the material and spiritual planes, the human race plunged into centuries of darkness. Not only had the Egyptians and Meso-Americans built pyramids and other grand structures, but the ancient Greeks had discovered the existence and nature of atoms, electricity and light waves. On the spiritual front, there were Mystery Schools which guided many initiates to a state of enlightenment.
The early centuries A.D. saw the world plunge into an abyss of ecclesiastical intolerance typified by the Dark Ages and Middle Ages. It was only the Renaissance that brought about a re-birth of learning and discovery and, since then, we have slowly but surely found our way back to a climate of tolerance and freedom to pursue self-knowledge and awareness.
It is the author’s opinion that, at this stage in our evolution, the vast majority of human beings ought to have already achieved a state of spiritual wakefulness. While our advancement in technology continues apace, a corresponding attainment of enlightened values seems long overdue. If we cast back to the 6th Century B.C. we hear the bidding of the ancient sage, Thales of Miletus: “Man, know thyself and thou shalt know the universe and the gods!” That continues to be our bidding, today and tomorrow.
Readers of Paul’s magazine articles and books, both fiction and non-fiction, will notice a philosophical theme that runs through his work. Put simply, the theme is that humanity has both the potential and the responsibility to awaken to its true nature. The philosophies which were first introduced in Greece and Italy two and a half millennia ago provide a great source of inspiration, but this does not mean that he lives in the past. He believes that during the twenty-first century, physics and metaphysics will unite, revealing one common truth.
It is both puzzling and disappointing to realize that after the great strides forward by ancient civilizations on both the material and spiritual planes, the human race plunged into centuries of darkness. Not only had the Egyptians and Meso-Americans built pyramids and other grand structures, but the ancient Greeks had discovered the existence and nature of atoms, electricity and light waves. On the spiritual front, there were Mystery Schools which guided many initiates to a state of enlightenment.
The early centuries A.D. saw the world plunge into an abyss of ecclesiastical intolerance typified by the Dark Ages and Middle Ages. It was only the Renaissance that brought about a re-birth of learning and discovery and, since then, we have slowly but surely found our way back to a climate of tolerance and freedom to pursue self-knowledge and awareness.
It is the author’s opinion that, at this stage in our evolution, the vast majority of human beings ought to have already achieved a state of spiritual wakefulness. While our advancement in technology continues apace, a corresponding attainment of enlightened values seems long overdue. If we cast back to the 6th Century B.C. we hear the bidding of the ancient sage, Thales of Miletus: “Man, know thyself and thou shalt know the universe and the gods!” That continues to be our bidding, today and tomorrow.