Below write 200 words stating and outlining 3 KEY POINTS gained from the lecture material and explain why you consider them key points. My first main point is how Jesus is presented as the fulfillment of the promise by Yahweh to sent the Messiah, ‘The one who saves’, in the New Testament. The Gospel texts describe who Jesus is or what he did and are linked to Old Testament texts. This important as it associates and further bring together all parts of the Bible as the New Testament is written in light on the Old Testament.
Critique of Midgley Although I agree with Mary Midgley’s holistic argument that knowledge has many sources and can be viewed from multiple perspectives, I argue against her flawed, overriding assumption that knowledge is reality that can be discovered. In an excerpt from her book The Myths We Live By, Midgley portrays the world as an aquarium with “a number of small windows” to suggest that ultimately, knowledge can be acquired “if we patiently put together the data from different angles” (Midgley 40). In addition, she points out the dogmatic ignorance that comes with “[insisting] that our own window is the only one worth looking through” (Midgley 40).
Art is a field of creativity and feelings. It can be used to explain something that cannot be explained with words. Art consists of many things; it does not have to be interpreted or translated to be appreciated. Art can be broken down into these different types: representational, abstract and nonrepresentational art. Representational art is often the first type that comes to mind for many people.
The search for knowledge is arduous, to utilize knowledge wisely can be blessings, but
However, knowledge requires curiosity and sometimes it can be dangerous as it
Could the pursuit of knowledge lead to unknown dangers? Learning about new ideas leads to future advancements, but some situations may not go as planned and will lead to a variety of dangers. Examples of science fiction works that explore the idea of the dangers that could be caused by the strive for knowledge are Flowers for Algernon by Daniel Keyes, The Giver by Lois Lowry , and Jurassic Park directed by Steven Spielberg. In the book, Flowers for Algernon, by Daniel Keyes, a man with an intellectual disability, Charlie Gordon, is involved in an experiment where he gets the chance to become intelligent. He is gradually learning about how the world is not always a perfect place, and he soon starts to realize that there is many dangers
In A Treatise Concerning the Principles of Human Knowledge, Berkeley differentiates between general and abstract ideas. He gives two arguments against the existence of abstract ideas, both of which are compelling. Berkeley continues to explain how people are misled by language into believing abstract ideas. Although his argument is sound, I will provide an alternative viewpoint on the role of language.
Personal growth and self-realization are fundamental to a student's development. I emphasize the individual's responsibility in shaping their own existence and authentic experiences, so that they may explore the nature of reality for themselves. The metaphysics of my philosophy is greatly influenced by Soren Kierkegaard's priority to uplift the role of the individual, personal choice, and commitment (Notebook 2020). Epistemology focuses on the nature, sources, and validity of knowledge. Sources and validity of knowledge can be categorized under the senses, revelation, authority, reason, and intuition (Notebook 2020).
by seeking knowledge (82). However, much knowledge also consists of the knowledge of ignorance. One cannot boast as an educated person while one is ignorant of how much one does not know. Nonetheless, that in nowise means one knows nothing but that there is a greater amount that can still be learned. One must not be discouraged after long times of hard work, with what seems like no reward.
In this essay I will refer to religion, language and arts to show the way they provide meaning and purpose to the knowledge we gain. Before answering, however, it is
I strive for knowledge, seeking satisfaction from resolving curiosity. In this pursuit, I reach for the absolute and ultimate knowledge, one that understands everything and nothing. This goal breaches even the depths of my heart, where it unseemingly lives, harmoniously with the understanding that I truly don’t care if I reach my goal or not. In my eyes, I see that in death I will be tandem with knowledge, ad infinitum, or not yearn for it at all, both leading to a state not of
The main knowledge claim in the question is that shared knowledge shapes personal knowledge. In my essay, I will focus on the Human Sciences and Ethics as example of areas of knowledge supporting and refuting the knowledge claim. Human sciences are seen as a very reliable source of knowledge and greatly affects our personal knowledge as it is mostly presented by authorities. Ethics can be seen as a set of rules provided by the community to decide what is right and what is wrong. It is a discussion of the way we ought to live our lives, the justifications of moral judgements and their implications for the individual and the group.
The Human Race has always felt in need for having consensus and disagreement in what concerns to knowledge. “Robust” knowledge itself can be defined as a type of ability that allows humans to apply it in their own world of things and at the same time be able to make use of it. The Greeks referred to this type of knowledge as techne. This essay will focus on the knowledge requirements and how different areas of knowledge rely on both consensus and disagreement to achieve a robust knowledge. History and Arts both in general need so much consensus as disagreement, to create the common goal of achieving what is call a higher level knowledge.
As individuals that are highly dependent on knowledge, can we frankly say that the only influence knowledge has is on our personal lives? Are we not considering knowledge as a simple, trivial aspect of our lives then? “The whole point of knowledge is to produce both meaning and purpose in our personal lives”. This quote is one that contradicts itself, stating that knowledge is what lies within the roots of our lives, yet failing to realize that it’s not doing this only through our limited personal knowledge, but also through humankind’s profoundly deep pool of shared knowledge. Perhaps one should attempt to interpret personal and shared knowledge to enhance one’s understanding of the quote given.
The purpose of education is to create the “catalyst”, - the interest, the imagination, the self-confidence, the enthusiasm for further knowledge that helps a person grow beyond what they believe they can be. Education should help develop skills and knowledge, so students can be productive members of society. The more knowledge you have, the more opportunities you have in life. I think back to my childhood and the teachers that made an impact in my life. I want to be that catalyst for students.
