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Thoughts On MaterialismThe endeavor to find a greater sense of meaning in things can often begin with the search into the post-physical. The difference between a physical and post-physical essence can be found in asking this question: what is the fundamental value of the thing I am looking into? Consider marriage or birthdates to take as an example. Do we consider an upcoming birthdate just a date on a calendar? Is that all the meaning it has for us? The below video is a response to a video topic on Materialism that was discussed on YouTube. [youtube:http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=vnYkQcfo6uA] The diamond ring in marriage is not often worn just for its physical value – the price or weight of gold – but for its post-physical value – its meaning and symbolism. Isn't this true? If so, then wouldn't a materialist simply view a birthdate as a calandar event or a mathematical formula of days since the particular time of birth, and marriage as simply the sharing of jewellery for no apparent post-physical reason? |
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