Saburo's Diary Part Two - Jiro Abe

In this philosophical essay, Jiro Abe challenges the utilitarian notion that ideas lacking immediate practical application are worthless. He argues that thought is an intrinsic force that shapes character and worldview, asserting that even abstract disciplines like mathematics and art hold profound value beyond mere material utility. Through a rigorous examination of the relationship between contemplation and action, Abe defends the dignity of inner life against shallow pragmatism.