The Esoteric Lexicon·Concept

Simple Ignorance

Simple Ignorance is a concept rooted in the lack of knowledge or understanding regarding objects or subjects that are not yet comprehended by the soul. This form of ignorance commonly exists among entities, particularly those not endowed with perfect knowledge, such as creatures created after the First Cause, who possess comprehensive and perfect knowledge. Simple Ignorance drives the soul to seek and acquire knowledge, highlighting the inherent drives and motivations toward learning and growth inherent in conscious beings.

Concordance & Cross-References

Primary Correspondences & Figures

Platonists→Lineage

The Platonists recognised simple ignorance as a fundamental condition of knowledge.

Ignorance→Concept

Ignorance encompasses Simple Ignorance as a state of lack of knowledge

Complex Ignorance→Concept

Simple ignorance is distinguished from complex ignorance, both being states of knowledge or lack thereof.

Mediate Correspondences

Sympathetic Chains & Distant Affinities

Simple IgnorancethroughIgnoranceilluminatesChiram →

I. Simple Ignorance & Ignorance

Ignorance encompasses Simple Ignorance as a state of lack of knowledge

II. Ignorance & Chiram

Ignorance is seen as an enemy of the CHiram myth, symbolically representing the spiritual and moral darkness it opposes

Simple IgnorancethroughIgnoranceilluminatesChaos →

I. Simple Ignorance & Ignorance

Ignorance encompasses Simple Ignorance as a state of lack of knowledge

II. Ignorance & Chaos

The mob governs through ignorance, which leads to chaos

Simple IgnorancethroughPlatonistsilluminatesSocrates →

I. Simple Ignorance & Platonists

The Platonists recognised simple ignorance as a fundamental condition of knowledge.

II. Platonists & Socrates

Socrates influenced the Platonists' philosophy on knowledge, virtue, and utility

Simple IgnorancethroughIgnoranceilluminatesTheory Of Rebirth

I. Simple Ignorance & Ignorance

Ignorance encompasses Simple Ignorance as a state of lack of knowledge

II. Ignorance & Theory Of Rebirth

The Theory of Rebirth contrasts with the sin of Ignorance, emphasizing applied knowledge as the path to salvation.

Simple IgnorancethroughPlatonistsilluminatesWise Man's House

I. Simple Ignorance & Platonists

The Platonists recognised simple ignorance as a fundamental condition of knowledge.

II. Platonists & Wise Man's House

Platonists recognize the concept of the Wise Man's House as a pathway of enlightenment

Simple IgnorancethroughIgnoranceilluminatesSelf-satisfied State

I. Simple Ignorance & Ignorance

Ignorance encompasses Simple Ignorance as a state of lack of knowledge

II. Ignorance & Self-satisfied State

Ignorance is the state of unawareness, the opposite of philosophical awakening

Simple IgnorancethroughComplex IgnoranceilluminatesModern Civilization

I. Simple Ignorance & Complex Ignorance

Simple ignorance is distinguished from complex ignorance, both being states of knowledge or lack thereof.

II. Complex Ignorance & Modern Civilization

Modern Civilization exhibits Complex Ignorance by valuing material achievements while neglecting the cosmic scale

Simple IgnorancethroughIgnoranceilluminatesDespair Of Worldliness

I. Simple Ignorance & Ignorance

Ignorance encompasses Simple Ignorance as a state of lack of knowledge

II. Ignorance & Despair Of Worldliness

Ignorance leads to the despair of worldliness, a focus on superficial aspects of life

Simple IgnorancethroughIgnoranceilluminatesCruel Clutches Of Greed

I. Simple Ignorance & Ignorance

Ignorance encompasses Simple Ignorance as a state of lack of knowledge

II. Ignorance & Cruel Clutches Of Greed

Greed, when unchecked, leads to a state of ignorance and materialism

Simple IgnorancethroughIgnoranceilluminatesCold Tomb Of Dead Idealism

I. Simple Ignorance & Ignorance

Ignorance encompasses Simple Ignorance as a state of lack of knowledge

II. Ignorance & Cold Tomb Of Dead Idealism

Dead idealism, when unfulfilled, leads to a state of ignorance