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Do you agree that it is "astonishing that so litle knowledge can go…
Do you agree that it is "astonishing that so litle knowledge can go give us so much power" (Bertrand Russell)? Discuss with reference to the natural sciences and one other area of knowledge.
definition
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What is knowledge:
smtg that is produced by a person/ a group of ppl on their own/ together to explain different concepts such as the way human ineract and physical nature
What is power:
- the ability to act/ produce and effect
- posession of control, authority =/ influence over others
- ability to influence the behaviour of ppl with/ without resistance
consideration of
how we gain/ lose power
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kindness = cooperative, likes sharing and appreciative
focus = have shared goals, have clear rules and purpose
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determining
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types of power
coercive power
(can punish others for noncompliance)these ppl:
- problematic
- can be abused
- causes dissatisfaction/ resentment
- threat & punishment (coercive tool)
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reward power
(result of one's ability to compensate another for compliance)these ppl:
- often given out raises/ opportunities/ promotion
- given if someone believe you'll reward them back
- not as strong
- if the reward used up/ dont have enough perceived value, power weakens
expert power
(high level of skill & knowledge)these ppl:
- understand a situation
- have solid judgement
- outperform others
- ppl will listen
- trusted
- respected
legitimate power:
(belief that a person has formal right to make demand, to expect others to be compliant & obey)these people:
- have imited power
- only applied if ppl believe you hve right to control
- unpredictable
- unstable
- can instantly disappear
- ppl is influenced bcs of that position
eg: electrocal mandates, social hierarchies, culture norms & organizationa structure
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