The Book of Adventure (Taizo Son)
"What is the purpose of education?" and "What is the significance of the existence of schools?"
These themes make up a thick book of well over 300 pages. It is a philosophical work.
Parts that made me think, "Yes!"
If you continue to think for yourself, even if only a little at a time—that is, if you stop "ceasing to think"—the world should change completely. If you just stop living bound by common sense, driven by anxiety, and suppressing your true feelings, everyone should actually be able to live happily.
School classes are mostly "passive," so it may indeed be a world where you don't have to think for yourself.
Rules are teachings created as a "precautionary measure" based on the painful experiences of our predecessors, so that those who follow do not repeat the same mistakes. While rules may sound good when put that way, in reality, they are deeply sinful in that they stop people from thinking, prevent them from making the mistakes that are important for human growth, and cause people to be afraid for no reason.
I had never considered this perspective.
What we should be creating is not rules, but an "environment where we can engage in trial and error and learn from our mistakes."
I agree.
It is written that we must "rebuild everything in society on the premise that there are various people with various personalities in society."
In the modern era, where so many things have reached a dead end, perhaps such bold measures are necessary.
And what the author wants to say is, "Why not just pursue pure, fun play to the fullest?" but it makes me realize just how difficult a reality it is to achieve that.
Instead of staying within the framework of logical thinking, raise questions and find enjoyment in them.
It is a very simple idea. Perhaps we should just do this purely. Yet, why is this country's "framework" so rigidly fixed?
What do we live for?
What do people live for? It is a difficult question. If we say "to be useful to society," then those who have finished their role would have "no reason to live." On the other hand, there are books that say "your existence alone has meaning," but I have never felt entirely satisfied with that either.
In this book, the words of Kanzo Uchimura are introduced, regarding the greatest legacy a human can leave to future generations,
A brave and noble life
is what they cite.
This resonates with me.
Even without being "brave," my parents certainly lived "noble lives." My mother's daily routine of diligently handling housework without ever complaining was truly "noble." My father also lived the life of a salaryman, leaving for work on time and returning late until his retirement, and even after that, he spent his time peacefully at home, showing me a "noble" way of life.
One can aim for a "noble life" without leaving behind anything of great historical significance.
I want to show that kind of life to my own children as well.
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