Aristotle, Plato, and the Titans
The great thinker Aristotle was inspired by the Ancient Games, observing "a body capable of enduring all efforts, either of the consequences; then and then only, lay to your hand--if it be for your profit. You must live by rule, submit to diet, abstain from dainty meats, exercise racecourse or of bodily strength...This is why the athletes in the pentathlon are most beautiful." (Aristotle, Rhetoric)
From local leagues to state competitions, from elementary schools to universities, the hard work and accomplishments of athletes is inspirational. For instance, congratulations to the Titan volleyball team. California State University Fullerton Titans (8-3) won a victory against number 7 ULCA Bruins (9-2). Erin Saddler, junior, Torrie Brown, sophomore, and Kayla Neto, freshman, were instrumental in the win Friday night at Titan Gym.
"The win was the first victory for Cal State Fullerton over a ranked team in their program's history and the first over UCLA in 14 matches dating back to 1980. The win also snapped the Bruins' seven-match winning streak.
Saddler, who also tallied 11 digs, two aces and two block assists, picked up her fifth double-double and also scored a match-high 23.0 total points. Neto and Brown both set career-highs in kills and also picked up shares of two blocks apiece. Neto had three aces to lead all players." (California State University Fullerton)
Plato, the ancient Greek philosopher and teacher of Aristotle, analyzed the personal growth of athletes, "common meals and gymnastic exercises have been excellently devised for the promotion both of temperance and courage" (Plato, Laws I). Plato also argued that virtues of the soul "can be implanted later by habit and exercise" (Plato, Laws I).
As Aristotle and Plato demonstrated, health, wellness, and movement of the body are essential to the making of a strong mind. Not only does physical and mental exercise make the individual stronger, an individual's hard work and achievements inspires others.
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fullertontitans.com
Raphael: School of Athens. Detail from School of Athens, fresco by Raphael, 1508–11; in the Stanza della Segnatura in the Vatican.
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