Aristotle and other ancient Greek philosophers were more sympathetic than critical of the men driven by thumos. Their immoral and antisocial behavior, often reflecting a childish view of the world, wasn’t entirely their fault. They are extremists not just in wealth but also in their pursuit of raw power.
Today, it feels like we are living in those ancient times, surrounded by individuals who reflect the cultural and social minorities of ancient Greece. In Nigeria, for instance, the cult of politicians and business magnates exemplifies this, as their lives are consumed by the relentless chase for wealth and power.
These individuals, spending their lives pursuing material gains, have little understanding of their true values. Common among them is a background of deprivation, lacking access to not just basic necessities, but also to foundational wisdom and morality due to a vagabond and antisocial upbringing.
Given their status as victims of social and cultural dwarfism, can we truly blame them? Much of the blame lies with the society that deprived them of a moral compass, leading them to embrace moral and social decay.
Trapped in a reality marked by inescapable and maddening paths, we should extend sympathy to them for living by the notion that the end justifies the means.
This criminal behemoth has infiltrated the judiciary, placing its members above the law. With control over the police and the judiciary, opposing them is futile; after all, some would see it as an attack, and any challenge to their infringement on property rights turns the victim into the villain.
I stand by my words and will continue to do so. I refuse to be part of this corrupt society and cannot bear to see my only child grow up in such a morally bankrupt environment. This isn’t what I envisioned after decades of education—ending up in a filthy and corrupt society. It is incredibly painful to realize that you can’t change a society that is heading toward ruin. I want to go somewhere where civilization is promoted, not primitivity.
