The author of the novel is correct in saying that there are two types of people, those who see things in the classical way, and those who see the romantic way. The classical way of seeing things is completely objective, its about science, meausrements and splitting things up to analyze them. The Romantic way is to see something from it face value, the appearance. They dont care about what each part does or why it does it, they care about how it sounds right, geels right, and looks right. I like to say I am both of these different personalities because i do believe in technology and understanding how things work. I also agree with the author that it is necassary to know motorcycle matainance to go on motorcycle trips. But i would definately not be satisfied if someone tried to fix my BMW with a aluminum beer can. Even though it may work perfectly, and that it may be identical to what a mechanic would put in, i couldnt do it. It would just be wrong to use such a cheap thing like a beer can on my bike, i wouldnt be able to do it.
It is possible to have both views coexist with each other. I think you may have to have a bit of a understanding of both to successful though. You must be able to think classicly to advance society and think classicly to enjoy life's bounties and be passionate.
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What happens when the goals of both methods of understanding are at odds? What if advancing society meant sacrificing the enjoyment of life's bounties and passion, and vice versa? Which do you use?
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