Warrior Philosophy

In my discussions on the Book of Chivalry by Sir Geoffri de Charney, I have taken time to reflect on the journey of the discussions and have realized that what I have been talking or indirectly referencing to is Warrior Philosophy.

What is Warrior Philosophy?  It is the mental structure of the Warrior's thoughts, emotions or reactions to life scenarios and how should a Warrior come to a decision regarding a matter.  

What I must clarify that it is not guesswork or a theoretical form of mental gymnastics that will take many steps of thoughts and explanations to arrive to a conclusion.  Rather it is on stating a truth, explaining it in a logical, comprehensible and rational manner and giving that thought many applications.  Further on it is also the explanation of the "why" if not the motive of the thought or reason being discussed.  

For me as a Warrior and Martial Arts practitioner I have come to value Martial Arts Philosophy in my years of training and how it has helped me to cope with the positive and negative aspects of life.  

How does a Warrior use Warrior Philosophy?

The answer is this:

The Warrior utilizes Warrior Philosophy as a form of discussion of the ideal and the practical in regards to his/her training, lifestyle, application of values/morals/ideals and goals.  It works like this; Warrior Philosophy uses a thought as the basis for discussion for reasoning, logical progression of the thought and it's application in real life.  Here is a example of how it work.

Thought: I want to be loved.

Question: How does one become the recipient of love?

Answer: By having a girlfriend.

Logic: How does one go about to acquire a girlfriend?
Answer: Social events or being with a group of people.

Reason: Why do you feel the need to be loved? 
Answer: I am lonely and the emotion of loneliness irritates me.

Logic: If the emotion makes the demand, does that emotion reflect on your actual need or want?

Answer: Emotions should not be the master of my mind, therefore I have to examine this emotion to find out if it stems from a need or a base desire.

Reason: The emotion of loneliness can stem from the base desire of lust which must be conquered, you must see that the need for love leads to lust.  The want of love must stem from the desire for a companion who understand you and your walking the Path of the Warrior, such a woman must be your girlfriend (preferably your wife).

Logic: With thought established with truth, the next step is to live life and let the right woman come to you, her approach ought to be based on her seeing and being drawn to your character/inner man.
Question:How do I such things in this world full of distractions?
Logic: Continue to walk on the Path of the Warrior and follow all the precepts of the Way of the Warrior.

Reason: By following the Way of the Warrior you build up your reputation if not your integrity based on Morality rather on the follies and vices of the current day culture.  This is what the right woman will be drawn to.

As you can see a single thought does start the philosophical process which for the Warrior helps to arrive to a decisive and reasoned conclusion.  This is how a True Warrior ought to think.  

For those who may wonder on what texts does the Warrior feed his/her mind with?  The answer is the texts of the Greek and Roman Stoics, one can add the Book of Chivalry by Sir Geoffri de Charney, and the Bushido texts of Japan (Book of Five Rings, the Hagakure etc).  However what must be understood is that Warrior Philosophy leads the mind of the Warrior to Warrior Wisdom and not to useless spiritual or emotional theories.  

Your thoughts Warrior, must lead you to the truth, the truth is in the Way of the Warrior.