Secret History #18: Thus Spoke Zarathustra

Professor Jiang delivers a lecture on Zoroastrianism, emphasizing the teachings of Zarathustra and their profound impact on world religions and philosophical thought. The lecture explores the concept of Asha, or truth and virtue, through the lens of Immanuel Kant's Categorical Imperative and Plato's Allegory of the Cave. Professor Jiang also uses the poetry of Rumi and the philosophy of Nietzsche to provide a deeper understanding of Zoroastrianism's core tenets, such as individual responsibility, free will, and the constant pursuit of self-improvement and enlightenment. The lecture concludes with a Q&A session where Professor Jiang addresses questions about the nature of good and evil, forgiveness, and the individual's path to virtue, reinforcing the idea that the pursuit of Asha is a continuous journey of self-discovery and action.