Freedom Riders

  I have enjoyed learning about Aristotle and can see why he is known as "The Philosopher."  As a nurse, I can relate to being a scientist and the belief that true wisdom comes from examining objects and not trying to look beyond them. In the painting the " School of Athens" by Raphael, Aristotle points to the ground while Plato points upward, thus defining the differences between the two great philosophers. As we learned today, Plato's idea is to know the good is to do the good, while Aristotle's philosophy is to do the good is to know the good.
  Since watching " The Butler" last night, I have been thinking about the freedom riders. Perhaps these young men and women have both philosophers ideas of good in their hearts when they set out to change the course of history. They know in their hearts that racial segregation is wrong, yet they have no experience in doing good in this area. But as they start their movement and it gains momentum, they begin to know the good that they are doing. I can see this in other examples of brave people throughout history, those that aren't afraid to step out of their comfort zone and change the way things are. Maybe because they know what is good, maybe because they begin to do good and see that it is good.