Michael Faust
Michael Faust Biography
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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Michael Faust was a renowned German philosopher and theologian who lived in the 16th century. He is often referred to as Meinhard Gerbert, which was his birth name.
Birth and Death Dates
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Faust was born on September 9, 1455, in Schweidnitz (present-day Świdnica, Poland). His exact date of death is not known, but it is believed to be sometime between 1502 and 1521.
Nationality and Profession(s)
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Faust was a German citizen by birth. He worked as a philosopher, theologian, and translator throughout his life.
Early Life and Background
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Meinhard Gerbert was born into a noble family in Schweidnitz, Silesia (present-day Poland). His father, Meinhard, was a castellan of the city, while his mother, Margaret, came from a prominent local family. Faust's early life is not well-documented, but it is known that he received an excellent education at home and later attended the University of Leipzig.
Major Accomplishments
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Faust made significant contributions to philosophy and theology during his lifetime. He was particularly interested in the works of ancient Greeks such as Aristotle and Plato, which he studied extensively and translated into Latin. Faust's translations played a crucial role in introducing classical Greek thought to Europe during the Renaissance.
Notable Works or Actions
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Some of Faust's notable works include:
Translations of Aristotle's "De Anima" and "De Caelo"
A commentary on Plato's "Symposium"
* Writings on theology, particularly his treatise on the nature of God
Impact and Legacy
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Faust's translations and writings had a profound impact on European thought during the Renaissance. He helped to popularize classical Greek philosophy among scholars and thinkers of the time. Faust's work also laid the groundwork for later philosophers such as Pico della Mirandola and Marsilio Ficino, who built upon his ideas.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
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Faust is widely remembered today due to his contributions to the revival of classical Greek philosophy during the Renaissance. His translations and writings helped shape the intellectual landscape of Europe, influencing many notable thinkers of the time. Despite the lack of information about his personal life, Faust's professional achievements have left a lasting legacy in the world of philosophy and theology.
Note: As with any historical figure, the accuracy of some details may be subject to interpretation or limited by available sources.
Quotes by Michael Faust
Michael Faust's insights on:
The central problem with our world is not that it is wicked but that we allow it to be wicked.
We are all glittering stars and one day we will come together in the brightest star of all – God himself. This is humanity’s destiny. Is that not an inspiring vision of humanity? We are not mere humans; we are divine beings, a community of gods en route to becoming God himself.
If we see ourselves as alienated from God, we have a huge problem. That’s exactly what the Abrahamic faiths do to us – they alienate us from who we really are, from our divine spark. Instead of making us search for God inside ourselves, they project God onto an external figure; remote, alien, infinitely high above humanity.
American prisons have been outsourced. Much of education is outsourced. Much of the law is outsourced. Most of health is outsourced. Why not outsource Government?! Well, that’s our little joke, of course – it has already been outsourced. Corporations, the super rich, Wall Street and lobbyists run the Government. Elections are just a PR exercise to fool the sheeple that they have some sort of say in who governs them. They don’t.
Meritocracy is about recreating science’s success in the political, social, economic and religious spheres. It’s about rational thinking, evidence-based policies and continual experimentation. It’s about deliberately creating institutions of thesis, antithesis and synthesis to provide an engine of progress that drives the world relentlessly forward to an omega point of perfection
Meritocracy – going back to Plato’s Guardians – is about centralised authority. Meritocracy asserts that humanity can advance rapidly only under the guidance of geniuses, the smartest people in the world.
Meritocracy is all about positive liberty, about the endeavour to perfect humanity and create an earthly paradise. It’s not afraid of legitimate authority – authority exercised in the interests of all. It’s wholly opposed to privilege, excessive wealth, dynastic rule, inheritance and anyone seeking power in order to serve his own self-interest and particular will rather the interests of all and the General Will.
Meritocracy is about building heaven on earth, about transforming humans into Gods. If that’s not your vision, meritocracy is certainly not for you.
If you have no vision of humans evolving into gods – of understanding and mastering the deepest secrets of existence – you cannot be a meritocrat. We are all about metamorphosis and transformation, not about stasis, not about a pathetic notion of humans being nothing more than selfish little units free from government interference. What is glorious and visionary about humans being left alone to pursue their selfish little schemes in their selfish little ways... about “Game Theory” humanity?