Transitioning from Addison, whose views flourished in the Enlightenment era, we find echoes of this sentiment throughout history. For instance, in ancient Greece, Socrates proposed that 'the unexamined life is not worth living,' emphasizing self-reflection as the pathway to personal contentment. Addison’s era simply rejuvenated this wisdom, making self-knowledge and self-enjoyment cornerstones of human fulfillment. [...]
