Encyclopedia of Opinion
Question
Is ignorance bliss?
Position‹2 of 2

No, ignorance is not bliss

This position holds that ignorance is a harm rather than a comfort. Proponents argue that what a person does not know still shapes their life, that ignorance removes the ability to choose or protect oneself, and that any peace it brings is borrowed and temporary.

Supporting arguments · 2

  1. What you do not know still happens to you
  2. The peace ignorance offers is temporary and collapses on contact