Theory of Ignorance - Delving Deep into the Abyss

This paper examines the multifaceted concept of ignorance, drawing on the adage “ignorance is bliss.” It explores the philosophical tension between moral action and pride, asking whether one can truly act rightly without simultaneously deriving pride from such actions. Through this lens, the discussion interrogates the deeper nature of human character, knowledge, and moral reasoning.

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Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
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2026-04-30
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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19907348
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Philosophical Ethics and Theory
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Theory of Ignorance - Delving Deep into the Abyss

Jeorge Kevin Po -
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Philosophical Ethics and Theory
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Theory of Ignorance - Delving Deep into the Abyss

Jeorge Kevin Po -
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Abstract

This paper examines the multifaceted concept of ignorance, drawing on the adage “ignorance is bliss.” It explores the philosophical tension between moral action and pride, asking whether one can truly act rightly without simultaneously deriving pride from such actions. Through this lens, the discussion interrogates the deeper nature of human character, knowledge, and moral reasoning.

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