Beyond Good and Evil — Page 3
The philosophy of the dogmatists, it is to be hoped, was only a promise for thousands of years afterwards, as was astrology in still earlier times, in the service of which probably more labour, gold, acuteness, and patience have been spent than on any actual science hitherto: we owe to it, and to its "super-terrestrial" pretensions in Asia and Egypt, the grand style of architecture.
A filosofia dos dogmatistas, é de se esperar, foi apenas uma promessa para os milhares de anos que se seguiram, assim como a astrologia em tempos ainda mais remotos, a cujo serviço provavelmente mais trabalho, ouro, perspicácia e paciência foram despendidos do que em qualquer ciência propriamente dita até então: devemos a ela, e às suas pretensões "supraterrestres" na Ásia e no Egito, o estilo grandioso da arquitetura.
It seems that in order to inscribe themselves upon the heart of humanity with everlasting claims, all great things have first to wander about the earth as enormous and awe-inspiring caricatures: dogmatic philosophy has been a caricature of this kind--for instance, the Vedanta doctrine in Asia, and Platonism in Europe.
Parece que, para se inscreverem no coração da humanidade com pretensões eternas, todas as grandes coisas precisam primeiro vagar pela terra como caricaturas enormes e inspiradoras de temor: a filosofia dogmática foi uma caricatura desse tipo — por exemplo, a doutrina Vedanta na Ásia e o Platonismo na Europa.
Let us not be ungrateful to it, although it must certainly be confessed that the worst, the most tiresome, and the most dangerous of errors hitherto has been a dogmatist error--namely, Plato's invention of Pure Spirit and the Good in Itself.
Não sejamos ingratos a ela, embora certamente deva ser confessado que o pior, o mais fastidioso e o mais perigoso dos erros até agora foi um erro dogmatista — a saber, a invenção platônica do Espírito Puro e do Bem em Si Mesmo.
But now when it has been surmounted, when Europe, rid of this nightmare, can again draw breath freely and at least enjoy a healthier--sleep, we, WHOSE DUTY IS WAKEFULNESS ITSELF, are the heirs of all the strength which the struggle against this error has fostered.
Mas agora que ele foi superado, quando a Europa, livrada deste pesadelo, pode respirar livremente e ao menos desfrutar de um sono mais saudável, nós, CUJA OBRIGAÇÃO É A PRÓPRIA VIGÍLIA, somos os herdeiros de toda a força que a luta contra esse erro fomentou.
It amounted to the very inversion of truth, and the denial of the PERSPECTIVE--the fundamental condition--of life, to speak of Spirit and the Good as Plato spoke of them; indeed one might ask, as a physician: "How did such a malady attack that finest product of antiquity, Plato?
Equivalia à própria inversão da verdade, e à negação da PERSPECTIVA — a condição fundamental — da vida, falar do Espírito e do Bem como Platão falava deles; de fato, alguém poderia perguntar, como médico: "Como uma tal enfermidade veio a acometer esse mais refinado produto da Antiguidade, Platão?
Vocabulary
- filosofia
- The study of fundamental questions about existence and knowledge
- dos
- Contraction of 'de' and 'os', meaning 'of the'
- dogmatistas
- Those who assert beliefs as absolute truths without questioning
- é
- Third person singular of 'ser', meaning 'is'
- de
- Preposition meaning 'of' or 'from'
- se
- Reflexive pronoun or conditional conjunction meaning 'if'
- esperar
- To wait or to hope for something
- foi
- Past tense of 'ser/ir', meaning 'was' or 'went'
- apenas
- Adverb meaning 'only' or 'just'
- uma
- Feminine indefinite article meaning 'a' or 'one'
- promessa
- A declaration or commitment to do something future
- para
- Preposition meaning 'for', 'to', or 'toward'
- os
- Masculine plural definite article meaning 'the'
- milhares
- Plural of 'milhar', meaning thousands of something
- anos
- Plural of 'ano', meaning years of time
- que
- Relative pronoun or conjunction meaning 'that' or 'which'
- seguiram
- Past tense of 'seguir', meaning 'followed' or 'came after'
- assim
- Adverb meaning 'thus', 'so', or 'in this way'
- como
- Conjunction or adverb meaning 'as', 'like', or 'how'
- astrologia
- Study of celestial bodies' supposed influence on human affairs
- em
- Preposition meaning 'in', 'at', or 'on'
- tempos
- Plural of 'tempo', referring to times or periods
- ainda
- Adverb meaning 'still', 'yet', or 'even'
- mais
- Adverb or adjective meaning 'more' or 'most'
- remotos
- Adjective meaning distant in time or place, remote
- cujo
- Relative pronoun meaning 'whose' or 'of which'
- serviço
- Work performed for others; a service or duty
- provavelmente
- Adverb meaning 'probably' or 'most likely'
- trabalho
- Work, labor, or effort applied to a task
- ouro
- Precious yellow metal; gold, highly valued mineral
- perspicácia
- Keen insight or sharpness of perception and understanding
- paciência
- Ability to endure difficulty calmly; patience
- foram
- Past tense plural of 'ser/ir', meaning 'were' or 'went'
- despendidos
- Past participle of 'despender', meaning spent or expended
- do
- Contraction of 'de' and 'o', meaning 'of the'
- qualquer
- Indefinite pronoun meaning 'any' or 'whatever'
- ciência
- Systematic knowledge obtained through study and experimentation
- propriamente
- Adverb meaning 'properly', 'strictly', or 'precisely speaking'
- dita
- Past participle of 'dizer', meaning 'said' or 'called'
- até
- Preposition or conjunction meaning 'until', 'up to', 'even'
- então
- Adverb meaning 'then', 'at that time', or 'therefore'
- devemos
- First person plural of 'dever', meaning 'we owe' or 'must'
- ela
- Third person feminine singular pronoun meaning 'she' or 'it'
- às
- Contraction of 'a' and 'as', meaning 'to the' feminine plural
- suas
- Feminine plural possessive pronoun meaning 'her', 'his', 'their'
- pretensões
- Claims or assertions, often exaggerated or unfounded
- supraterrestres
- Adjective meaning beyond or above earthly existence
- na
- Contraction of 'em' and 'a', meaning 'in the' feminine
- Ásia
- The largest continent, located primarily in the Eastern Hemisphere
- no
- Contraction of 'em' and 'o', meaning 'in the' masculine
- Egito
- Country in northeastern Africa; Egypt
- estilo
- A distinctive manner or mode of expression or design
- grandioso
- Adjective meaning grand, magnificent, or imposing in scale
- da
- Contraction of 'de' and 'a', meaning 'of the' feminine
- arquitetura
- The art and science of designing and constructing buildings
- Parece
- Third person singular of 'parecer', meaning 'it seems'
- inscreverem
- Infinitive form meaning 'to inscribe' or 'to engrave'
- coração
- The heart, both literally and figuratively as center of emotion
- humanidade
- Humankind collectively; the quality of being human
- com
- Preposition meaning 'with', indicating accompaniment or means
- eternas
- Feminine plural adjective meaning 'eternal' or 'everlasting'
- todas
- Feminine plural of 'todo', meaning 'all' or 'every'
- grandes
- Plural adjective meaning 'great', 'large', or 'important'
- coisas
- Plural of 'coisa', meaning 'things' or 'matters'
- precisam
- Third person plural of 'precisar', meaning 'need' or 'must'
- primeiro
- Ordinal adjective meaning 'first' in order or importance
- vagar
- To wander aimlessly or roam without fixed destination
- pela
- Contraction of 'por' and 'a', meaning 'through the' feminine
- terra
- Earth, land, or ground; the world we inhabit
- caricaturas
- Exaggerated or distorted representations meant to mock
- enormes
- Plural adjective meaning 'enormous', 'huge', or 'vast'
- inspiradoras
- Feminine plural adjective meaning 'inspiring' or 'motivating'
- temor
- Fear, dread, or awe felt toward something powerful
- dogmática
- Relating to dogma; asserting beliefs as unquestionable truths
- caricatura
- A distorted or exaggerated representation of something
- desse
- Contraction of 'de' and 'esse', meaning 'of that'
- tipo
- Type, kind, or category of something
- por
- Preposition meaning 'by', 'for', 'through', or 'per'
- exemplo
- An instance or case illustrating a general rule
- doutrina
- A set of beliefs or principles held by a group
- Vedanta
- Ancient Indian philosophical system based on the Upanishads
- Platonismo
- Philosophy based on Plato's ideas, especially ideal forms
- Europa
- The continent located west of Asia and north of Africa
- Não
- Negative adverb meaning 'no' or 'not'
- sejamos
- First person plural subjunctive of 'ser', meaning 'let us be'
- ingratos
- Plural adjective meaning 'ungrateful' or 'thankless'
- embora
- Conjunction meaning 'although', 'even though', or 'despite'
- certamente
- Adverb meaning 'certainly', 'surely', or 'definitely'
- deva
- Subjunctive of 'dever', meaning 'should' or 'must be'
- ser
- Infinitive meaning 'to be'; fundamental verb of existence
- confessado
- Past participle of 'confessar', meaning 'confessed' or 'admitted'
- pior
- Comparative adjective meaning 'worse' or 'worst'
- fastidioso
- Adjective meaning tedious, annoying, or tiresome
- perigoso
- Adjective meaning 'dangerous' or 'hazardous'
- erros
- Plural of 'erro', meaning mistakes or errors
- agora
- Adverb meaning 'now' or 'at this moment'
- um
- Masculine indefinite article meaning 'a' or 'one'
- erro
- A mistake, fault, or incorrect belief
- dogmatista
- One who asserts beliefs as absolute unquestionable truths
- saber
- To know something; knowledge or wisdom
- invenção
- A creation or fabrication; something invented or devised
- platônica
- Relating to Plato or his philosophy; idealized and non-physical
- Espírito
- Spirit, soul, or immaterial essence of a being
- Puro
- Adjective meaning 'pure', 'clean', or 'unmixed'
- Bem
- Goodness, well-being, or moral good
- Si
- Reflexive pronoun meaning 'oneself' or 'itself'
- Mesmo
- Adjective or pronoun meaning 'same', 'itself', or 'even'
- Mas
- Conjunction meaning 'but', introducing contrast or exception
- ele
- Third person masculine singular pronoun meaning 'he' or 'it'
- superado
- Past participle of 'superar', meaning 'overcome' or 'surpassed'
- quando
- Conjunction or adverb meaning 'when' or 'whenever'
- livrada
- Feminine past participle of 'livrar', meaning 'freed' or 'rid'
- deste
- Contraction of 'de' and 'este', meaning 'of this'
- pesadelo
- A nightmare; a deeply distressing or frightening dream
- pode
- Third person singular of 'poder', meaning 'can' or 'is able'
- respirar
- To breathe; to take in and expel air
- livremente
- Adverb meaning 'freely', 'without restriction'
- ao
- Contraction of 'a' and 'o', meaning 'to the' masculine
- menos
- Adverb meaning 'less' or 'at least'
- desfrutar
- To enjoy or take pleasure in something
- sono
- Sleep; the natural state of rest and unconsciousness
- saudável
- Adjective meaning 'healthy', 'wholesome', or 'sound'
- nós
- First person plural pronoun meaning 'we' or 'us'
- CUJA
- Relative pronoun meaning 'whose', indicating possession
- OBRIGAÇÃO
- An obligation, duty, or binding responsibility
- PRÓPRIA
- Feminine adjective meaning 'own', 'proper', or 'itself'
- VIGÍLIA
- A state of wakefulness; a watch kept during night hours
- somos
- First person plural of 'ser', meaning 'we are'
- herdeiros
- Plural of 'herdeiro', meaning heirs or inheritors
- toda
- Feminine singular of 'todo', meaning 'all', 'whole', 'every'
- força
- Strength, force, or power applied to overcome resistance
- luta
- A fight, struggle, or contest against something
- contra
- Preposition meaning 'against' or 'opposed to'
- esse
- Demonstrative pronoun meaning 'that' or 'this'
- fomentou
- Past tense of 'fomentar', meaning 'fostered' or 'promoted'
- Equivalia
- Past tense of 'equivaler', meaning 'was equivalent to'
- à
- Contraction of 'a' and 'a', meaning 'to the' feminine
- própria
- Feminine adjective meaning 'own', 'proper', or 'itself'
- inversão
- A reversal or inversion of order, position, or truth
- verdade
- Truth; that which is true or in accordance with reality
- negação
- A denial or negation; rejection of something as untrue
- PERSPECTIVA
- A point of view or perspective on a situation
- condição
- A condition, state, or requirement for something
- fundamental
- Adjective meaning 'fundamental', 'basic', or 'essential'
- vida
- Life; the state of being alive and existing
- falar
- To speak or talk; to express oneself verbally
- Platão
- Ancient Greek philosopher, student of Socrates, foundational thinker
- falava
- Imperfect tense of 'falar', meaning 'was speaking' or 'used to speak'
- deles
- Contraction of 'de' and 'eles', meaning 'of them'
- fato
- A fact; something known to be true or real
- alguém
- Indefinite pronoun meaning 'someone', 'anyone', or 'somebody'
- poderia
- Conditional of 'poder', meaning 'could' or 'would be able'
- perguntar
- To ask a question or inquire about something
- médico
- A doctor or physician who practices medicine
- Como
- Adverb meaning 'how' or conjunction meaning 'as', 'like'
- tal
- Adjective or pronoun meaning 'such', 'such a', or 'that'
- enfermidade
- An illness, disease, or sickness affecting someone
- veio
- Past tense of 'vir', meaning 'came' or 'arrived'
- acometer
- To afflict, attack, or overcome someone suddenly
- refinado
- Adjective meaning 'refined', 'cultivated', or 'sophisticated'
- produto
- A product or result produced by a process or era
- Antiguidade
- Antiquity; the ancient past, especially Greco-Roman civilization
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