Is Curiosity a Vice?
In modern culture, curiosity is often seen as a virtue. “If you’re bored you’re boring” is a common maxim.
And not without good reason. The word curious has the word cura, “care,” in it. To be curious is to be attentive, concerned, other-centric, care-ful.
On the other hand, the ancients and medievals (plus modern critics like Heidegger) understood the da…
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