De onzichtbare maat

By Andreas Kinneging

Book Description

In a world consumed by excess and endless pursuit, Andreas Kinneging offers a profound exploration of an ancient wisdom that modern society has forgotten. "De onzichtbare maat" reveals how our contemporary age has become defined by boundlessness, standing in stark contrast to the great European tradition rooted in Athens and Jerusalem.

At the heart of this tradition lies a transformative concept: the invisible measure that governs all aspects of authentic living. This hidden standard exists within reality itself, waiting to be recognized by those who develop the inner sight to perceive it. From the clothes we wear to how we work and rest, from our expressions of joy and sorrow to our understanding of freedom and equality, there exists a proper proportion that brings harmony to human existence.

Kinneging demonstrates how qualities like tact and reasonableness emerge from this deeper principle of measured living, and how our concepts of good and evil ultimately stem from maintaining or abandoning this sacred balance. The author traces how Enlightenment ideology, with its faith in endless technological progress and infinite desire fulfillment, combined with Romantic ideals of limitless experimentation and self-exploration, have swept away this timeless understanding.

The result is a disoriented world and confused individuals who have lost their way. Yet the solution remains elegantly simple: rediscovering the proper measure. Through this substantial work, Kinneging resurrects this forgotten tradition, offering contemporary seekers a path back to balanced, meaningful existence.