| Subject: | Re: [socialcredit] A New Look -- Wally comments | | Date: | Wednesday, June 1, 2005 10:47:10 (+0100) | | From: | Timothy Carpenter <timbeau_hk @........uk>
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| In reply to: | Message 1613 (written by W. McGunnigle) |
Hi William,
I specifically mentioned the Chinese with respect to the Scots taking to the
seas (and spreading the Puritanism mindset around the globe) just to point
out that there was independent development of the mindset in other
civilisations.
It was to break the link in the rather irrational logic of Puritanism=work
ethic, so work ethic=Puritanism that I have witnessed here.
I am aware of the advanced nature of ancient N European cultures (astronomy,
architecture, engineering, mining) even though they did not base it on
written records. Art and craft shows to me at least that there was surplus
and organisation (leaders to commission, priesthoods, taxes/tithes,
apprentices, continuity etc).
Tim
On 1/6/05 4:15 am, "W. McGunnigle" <wmcgunn@maxnet.co.nz> wrote:
> Hi Tim
> I accept the valid point that the Chinese also subscribe to
> the "Work Ethic" as a measure of usefulness to humanity. I was thinking only
> of the consequences that the "Work Ethic" had created for Western Societies.
> I do however question the validity of your statement about it preceeding the
> Celtic mode of living by a millenia. My research on that issue indicates the
> two civilisations are approximately as old as each other. Although, in all
> fairness, the Chinese culture developed writing at an earlier stage than the
> West. The earliest written work from western cultures arose during the
> Sanskrit civilisations of the middle east. Celtic societies predate these by
> about 700 years, but were an oral society. Paradoxically they were exquisite
> metal workers particularly in Silver and Gold discovered from artifacts
> recovered from gravesites. They also used Iron, Copper, Tin and Lead.
> Chinese are also inveterate Gamblers, and games of chance and betting
> are an integral part of Chinese culture. I have not yet determined whether
> this characteristic is endemic to the whole human race or whether it is
> limited to affluent societies. The evidence on the matter is inconclusive.
> Some very poor societies have complex and ingenious methods of indulging in
> games of chances. Speculation of the Stock Exchange is one of the most
> interesting factors in this world-wide phenomena. Did Douglas have any views
> on the matter? I haven't found any references to this aspect of financial
> dealings among his commentaries as yet. Can you enlighten me?
> William McGunnigle
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