The Comparisons of Charles Manson to Transcendental Philosophy
Charles Manson and various members of his "family" brutally killed
several people from the Tate and LaBianca family on two separate
occasions
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purposes of these killings are misunderstood by today's society, when ignoring
Manson's philosophy. Although Manson never killed anyone, he went to prison in
1969 for masterminding the operation. Today's society has labeled Charles
Manson as a mass-murderer who had no purpose through his cause. However,
society overlooks the goal of Manson's plan, which included creating a better
society. Manson continues to preach his cause through repeated parole attempts,
behind the walls of a California prison where he resides currently. His cause
remains unknown to many, but several of Manson's underlying themes coincide with
earlier transcendental views.
Many of Charles Manson's beliefs include creating a better society by
reducing the size of the government, and preserving the role of an individual in
society. This explains why Manson refused counsel at his trial, he represented
himself until the judge found many of his motions "ludicrous" and appointed him
an attorney. Manson preached that only he could represent himself, because no
one could preserve his individuality. Mr. Manson lost his sixth amendment right
to self-representation, and he uses this example now to prove that the
individual rights of people are controlled and manipulated by the government.
The story of the "Manson Family" goes beyond the Tate/LaBianca murders,
to years before the murders took place. ...