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Qorvas -> RE: Is separation key in Gorean philosophy? (2/2/2010 12:39:03 PM)
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ORIGINAL: Nephilim
The people of Gor, like the people of Earth before industrialization, were born and live their lives in a relatively very small territory. Also, as with agrarian, non-industrial societies, most of their labor force was employed in primary production of necessities for life. This is one reason it is easy for small groups (villages and towns) to homogenize their philosophies, ideals and protocols among themselves but have great conflict with those in the next village or town. This forum is an illustration of what happens when the intimacy of personal contact and the communal relationship that grows when one is exposed to the same group day in, day out is absent. We each seem to be representative of our individual village or city and have great conflict with each other because of our differences. I think many people do live a lifestyle close to what is illustrated in Gor, but a similarity many of these people have is that geographic separation (living usually in rural areas), and lack of communication outside of their own small groups. As a side note, the posturing, rudeness and "contests" we see here, I imagine, correlate directly to the books descriptions of fairs. So credit to the author for getting that right.
My question is: Is that literal geographic separation and focus on primary life production key to reproduce the close bonds and cultures that we see presented in the books? Also, from the standpoint of "what is Gorean philosophy", do you think that one should seek those more simple trades/castes that are described and seek to lead the "simple" life.
Nephilim;
Yes, I personally, think that for some, myself included, a return to a simpler Way would be a good thing. I think that indeed, a literal separation would be of much value for many. I have lived in a large city most of my life, but in a few instances I had the opportunity to live in the wilder places. They have since called to me...calling me back to the land, so to speak. I think that people have distanced themselves from the land and in doing so have distanced themselves from clear communication with each other - and their hearts.
Be Well
Qorvas
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