A Defense Of Ignorance (1851)

by Henry Morley

Book Overview

A Defense of Ignorance is a philosophical work written by Henry Morley in 1851. The book is a defense of the idea that ignorance can sometimes be a virtue, and that the pursuit of knowledge is not always the most important thing in life. Morley argues that there are certain things that are better left unknown, and that too much knowledge can be harmful. He also suggests that ignorance can lead to a more contented and happy life, free from the anxieties...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436724074
• ISBN13: 9781436724074
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 156 Pages
• Weight: 0.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"