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Problematic Nature of Views

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This answer states that: > View are mental constructions as they break down under scrutiny at a lower level of abstraction. Since an average person cannot discern the realities at lower levels of abstraction some view and confidence in these view. I am confused by this, because I understand the world in terms of views, I have the feeling most people hold on to views. If these views aren't existent, what are people holding on to? I agree that perhaps these views are illusory, as they are impermanent and dependently originated, but doesn't the fact we recognize them imply they have *some* reality and existence? More so, when I write for myself I often get insights, but these insights form aggregated beliefs. They're precisely aggregated, abstract ways of seeing things. Does Buddhism precisely condemn this as a cause to suffering? Lastly, the quote mentions lower levels of abstraction. Wouldn't most people usually live in such levels, and fail to reach *higher* levels of abstraction?
Asked by user7302
Sep 23, 2019, 11:17 AM
Last activity: Sep 26, 2019, 01:15 PM