- Why is it important to reject the hunger for knowledge?
- According to Aurelius, with rejection comes the alleviation of life’s bitterness. This is a strong thought.
- Is existence bitter in any way?
- Perhaps he meant not to live in the imaginary world of words? Life happens here and now.
- The original passage might mean several things: the practicality of knowledge, observation and exploration of natural phenomena, enjoyment of the world’s simplicity, and acceptance of what you have.
- Learn the limits of human nature.
- Practicality of knowledge refers to the dichotomy of theoretical and practical aspects of information.
- This is what a demanding reader might do. He will reject the pursuit of theoretical understanding in favor of practical implementation and experimentation.
- The goal of a demanding reader is not to find a profound understanding of the phenomenon but to improve daily life and change patterns of behavior according to newly obtained understanding, even if it is superficial.
- Observation and exploration are connected with the ability of a demanding reader not only to understand and apply, but also to contemplate the world and discern the order of things.
- Obsession with academic or theoretical aspects of knowledge deprives him of the joy of the world.
- It also blinds him; he cannot see the interconnectedness of ideas and phenomena.
- Enjoy the simplicity.
- Sometimes a rock is just a rock and nothing more; there’s no need to overcomplicate the beauty and simplicity by reading additional and unnecessary information.
- Know when enough is enough. Sometimes the obsession with understanding overshadows the ability to enjoy life and see simple truths.
- Accept what you’ve found.
- Balance the life you have. The consumption of information and overprioritization of intellectual pursuits shouldn’t dominate other aspects of life, such as community service, personal growth, and virtue.
2021
Почему, если отринуть жажду знания, книг, то вместе с этим исчезнет горечь существования? Почему при этом познается правда и радость жизни? Наверное потому что в этот момент начинается жизнь здесь и сейчас, а не в вымышленных мирах. Может Аврелий говорил о чем-то не настоящем, об Иллиаде или о другой книге о героических приключениях кого-то? В таком контексте, это становится актуальным, но понятие книга требует подмены на социальные сети, игры и все не настоящее. ^691deb