핵심 개념
Solitude is crucial for individual consciousness and conscience, preparing one for social and political engagement.
초록
In a world dominated by constant connectivity, solitude remains a vital practice for personal growth and societal contribution. Edgar Allan Poe, Ralph Waldo Emerson, and Hannah Arendt all emphasized the importance of solitude in different contexts throughout history. Arendt's exploration of Adolf Eichmann's trial highlighted the dangers of thoughtlessness that arise from a lack of solitude. The ability to think critically, reflect on actions, and distinguish between right and wrong is nurtured through periods of solitude. It is in these moments alone that individuals can truly understand themselves and their place in society.
통계
In 1840, Edgar Allan Poe described the ‘mad energy’ of an ageing man who roved the streets of London from dusk till dawn.
Two decades later, quoting Pythagoras, Ralph Waldo Emerson wrote: ‘In the morning – solitude; … that nature may speak to the imagination, as she does never in company.’
In 1961, The New Yorker commissioned Arendt to cover the trial of Adolf Eichmann.
Arendt believed that ‘living together with others begins with living together with oneself’.
인용구
"A person who does not know that silent intercourse (in which we examine what we say and what we do) will not mind contradicting himself." - Hannah Arendt
"Thinking is a solitary but not a lonely business; solitude is that human situation in which I keep myself company." - Hannah Arendt
"If we lose our capacity for solitude, our ability to be alone with ourselves, then we lose our very ability to think." - Hannah Arendt