I have a hard time agreeing the analogy of the dissatisfied human and the content pig. If someone is living happily because of their ignorance, does that reduce the validity of their happiness? As long as they remain ignorant of the negatives of their situation I do not think it does. On the other hand, is there any consolation in a person's misery just because they are aware of their situation? I would have to say there is not. In some situations ignorance is truly bliss.
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Perhaps not consolation. But I think once we become aware of our situation we can begin to do something about it. Just the one who finally comprehends their own despair can begin to seek peace.
ReplyDeleteThis reminds me of Candide, in which it's the innkeeper in El Dorado I think that states that he is blissful in his ignorance of the outside world. I think that it is possible for some people to be completely blissful in their ignorance and live their lives never knowing anything that would affect them negatively. However, it's just not the life I would like to live in.
ReplyDeleteThis reminds me of Candide, in which it's the innkeeper in El Dorado I think that states that he is blissful in his ignorance of the outside world. I think that it is possible for some people to be completely blissful in their ignorance and live their lives never knowing anything that would affect them negatively. However, it's just not the life I would like to live in.
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