Is the approaching concept of the divine desirable, leading man to struggle in surroundings stimulative of the irrepressible reach for better things? [1]
Idealism can never survive if idealists allow themselves to be exterminated by those seeking to exploit their devotion to truth, beauty, and goodness, but must establish a progressive society defending against those who would seek to destroy their civilization. [2] About Greek idealism see topic on Platonism. Man's idealism is not merely herd instinct, but rather emanates from spiritual forces within his mortal mind. [3]
Idealism, leaning towards the spiritual level, opposes rationalistic and naturalistic philosophies that focus on the world of matter and metaphysics, leading to skepticism and confusion. [4]
Spiritual idealism is the energy that elevates and advances human culture, lifting the source of the social stream to new heights, where no technique of pressure or directional control can match its power. [5]