The story revolves around a character who is often criticized by a friend, referred to as "sac," for giving money, food, or coins to beggars. Sac believes that by giving handouts, they are encouraging begging as a profession and promoting a cycle where others, including children, may join this "lucrative" way of life with little effort. The narrator tries to counter this view by drawing an analogy to coding. They argue that if one has a large amount of code and doesn't understand some parts, it would be unwise to simply delete those lines without understanding their purpose. Similarly, they question how society can dismiss or eliminate a segment of people who are functioning in their own way. The narrator references ancient philosophies of charity and donation, suggesting that begging might be a continuation of those traditions. They imply that there may be deeper reasons for begging that should be understood rather than judged or removed.

by Deval Bhavsar in English Philosophy

Writen by Deval Bhavsar

Category Philosophy