The benefit of knowledge?

I consider true knowledge to be knowledge of the self. It's like self-attainment, or a peaceful consciousnes. Ignorance is when we falsely identify either with our body or our desires, also our false ego. Coming out of ignorance is like coming out of the darkness.

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Originally Posted by NikolaiI

I would disagree and say those came from ignorance, such as ignorance of the value of life, or the way to deal with problems.

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that was their knowledge sprung from what is being taught to them. the teachings and ideas that are being imposed to them by whoever it is.

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Originally Posted by NikolaiI

I consider true knowledge to be knowledge of the self. It's like self-attainment, or a peaceful consciousnes. Ignorance is when we falsely identify either with our body or our desires, also our false ego. Coming out of ignorance is like coming out of the darkness.

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I see some touch of Kant and Plato here, :D

On the knowledge of the self, i think its more of a realization.

Knowledge accumulation must come together with wisdom.

From Confucius:
The essence of knowledge is, having it, to apply it; not having it, to confess your ignorance.

Even when walking in the company of two other men, I am bound to be able to learn from them. The good points of the one I copy; the bad points of the other I correct in myself.