There is a view that it is better to avoid studying philosophical works such as the Rambam's guide for the perplexed or the Shaar Yichud from Duties of the Heart. This is based on the idea that Emunah Peshuta is better than chakira (logical investigation).
For example, I asked Rabbi Mordechai Becher about the shaar yichud being controversial and whether it should be learned or not. and he responded: "That view is based on the idea that Emunah Peshuta is better than chakira".
What is emuna peshuta? Does this mean blind faith or simple faith based on something? If the latter, what is this something and if the former how can Judaism ask people to believe blindly?
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