Discovering a Deeper Kind of Understanding

Having an intellectual argument for a principle, or a rational case for why something should matter to you, often isn’t enough.

Think back to all the things your parents told you to do when you were young: tidy your room, make your bed, floss your teeth. Did you understand why these things were good ideas at the time? Maybe your parents explained that life is easier in a clean space or that skipping dental hygiene could lead to horrible toothaches, but did you really understand …