doubt can be considered heavily influential in the pursuit of obtaining knowledge. In order to construct a balanced answer to this question, a stringent assessment of several key terms should be undertaken. The term ‘Doubt’ can be defined as a feeling of hesitation in regards to the legitimacy of something which is alleged. A ‘key’ can be considered a tool that enables access to a further advanced place of meaning, in this instance, knowledge. The profound figure, Rene Descartes, who is often credited
People’s emotions are not trustable in the pursuit of knowledge. When making decisions, people naturally refer to their emotions to help them. Emotions are not only physical, but cognitive as well. Physically, emotions can be shown by facial expression, and body language. For example, someone who is sad may have a frown upon their face, and may be slouched over. People’s emotions are affected by their beliefs, and emotions affect their beliefs due to the cognitive side of emotions. The cognitive
generally mold our perspectives towards the pursuit of knowledge? Considering this, we can acknowledge that human sciences are a significant role factor in the validation of one’s pursuit of knowledge through perspective. The human sciences analyze and evaluate human behavior through a branch of psychology, interpreting one’s experiences through the course of their life. Since, human sciences can be seen as a more dependable and authentic area of knowledge concerning an individual’s course of action
the pursuit of knowledge and the consequences that can follow it. Prometheus as a mythological figure pursues the knowledge of Zeus’ secret of fire and shares it with mankind, only to face grave consequences. This theme is also prevalent in other works of literature such as Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, Chinua Achebe’s Things Fall Apart, Aldous Huxley’s Brave New World, and John Milton’s epic poem Paradise Lost. These selected titles of work demonstrate the main characters’ Promethean pursuits of knowledge
Variety is essential in the pursuit of knowledge. Not every problem can be solved in the same way. Many different tools are necessary to acquire knowledge and be able to solve problems. This provides the Knowledge Issue: to what extent must multiple ways of knowing and areas of knowledge be used in order to gain a deeper understanding of knowledge? When a situation is perceived from a single point of view, or a preconceived notion, it can be overlooked, or not given the appropriate amount of thought
undesirable knowledge, may occur in scientific pursuits. By its very nature, scientific exploration generates questions, but that does not mean that all of them can or should be answered. There exists a fine line between moral scientific pursuit and immoral scientific pursuit. Given that immoral scientific pursuit does, in fact, exist, and given a situation in which one can only acquire a certain knowledge through immoral scientific pursuit, then one would have to classify this knowledge as “forbidden
always heard that knowledge is power. No wonder my parents went far and beyond to ensure I had the opportunity to attend Saint Mary’s. My parents believe knowledge is powerful when obtained through a Catholic education. Thus, I understand the intent of Saint Mary’s University in developing God’s gift of knowledge with a mind of my own. The Saint Mary’s University liberal education will affect the growth of my own mind and soul which will allow my never-ending pursuit of knowledge. Because of Saint
once said, ‘Knowledge has to be improved, challenged, and increased constantly, or it vanishes.’ Knowledge mainly consists of information, skills and opinions that are obtained through opportunities in life, encounters with individuals as well as education and life lessons imparted through education. In the modern world today, we pursue knowledge because it is useful for the pursuit of information. For many years, we, as human beings have strived to gain an advanced level of knowledge and information
The pursuit of knowledge can lead to a humans destruction and awareness. The pursuit of knowledge is found at the heart of the novel, Frankenstein by Mary Shelley. Mary Shelley constructs her novel in a form of tripartite that consists of three speakers Victor, Victor’s Creature, and Robert Walton. The pursuit of knowledge is conveyed by the alluring antagonist Victor in his endeavor to go beyond human adeptness and discover the elixir of life. The pursuit of knowledge is shown through another character
Throughout Frankenstein it is evident that Victor and Robert express their thirst for knowledge, which often leads to destruction. Through analyzing Frankenstein it is possible to find many examples that illustrate the fact that wanting to have more knowledge can be extremely dangerous. Firstly, as Victor is creating life he is able to create a humanoid monster, unfortunately he is appalled by his creation and becomes very ill. Afterwards, when Victor is completing the female companion for his original