a man of knowledge has no honor, no dignity, no family, no name, no country, but only life to be lived, and under these circumstances his only tie to his fellow men is his controlled folly. Thus
In "Separate Reality: Conversations With Don Juan," Carlos Castaneda explores the concept of a knowledgeable individual as one who exists outside the conventional societal bonds that define identity and belonging. This character is portrayed as lacking traditional markers of honor, dignity, family, and nationality, focusing instead on the essence of living life fully. The lack of attachment to societal structures emphasizes a more profound connection to existence itself.
The notion of...
