Jiddu Krishnamurti

Philosopher, author, inspiration.

Krishnamurti is more of a thinker than he is anything. Putting what he does in his work into words and describing it is honestly a difficult task. This author analyzes life and society as a whole through breaking down the basis of consciousness in individuals. He puts great detail into explaining why we as humanity act in the way that we do, and what our behaviors have done for us. By taking commonly faced situations in society and dissecting them, it causes readers to think about the big picture, and assists in the impossible task of reaching an understanding on the purpose of life and education as a whole. In his writing, Krishnamurti depends heavily on metaphors, comparing the reason behind human behavior to events which relate to help his readers better understand the concept that's so difficult to grasp the mind around. Along with these, by analyzing society, he advises the most beneficial decision on how to fix the mess of society which we've created through inspirational yet simple messages.

An excerpt from his book "Education and the Significance of Life"

"Fear perverts intelligence and is one of the causes of self centered action. Discipline may suppress fear but does not eradicate it, and the superficial knowledge which we receive in modern education only further conceals it. When we are young, fear is instilled into most of us both a home and at school. Neither parents nor teachers have the patience, the time or the wisdom to dispel the instinctive fears of childhood, which, as we grow up, dominate our attitudes and judgment and create a great many problems. The right kind of education must take into consideration this question of fear, because fear warps our whole outlook on life."