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PT6: Does acquiring knowledge destroy our sense of wonder? Discuss with…
PT6: Does acquiring knowledge destroy our sense of wonder? Discuss with reference to two areas of knowledge
acquiring knowledge
gathering and accumulation of facts, information, or skills over time through study, experience, or observation
active process of constructing understanding through critical thinking, reasoning, and synthesizing information into meaningful concepts.
transformative process where gaining new insights fundamentally alters one's worldview or perception.
raising questions
Does accumulating facts always lead to deeper understanding, or can it diminish wonder?
Does critical thinking limit awe by explaining the unknown, or deepen it by revealing complexity?
Can gaining new insights transform wonder, or does understanding inevitably reduce amazement?
destroy
total and irreversible removal or eradication of something, leaving nothing behind.
to cause severe damage to something, making it unusable, dysfunctional, or significantly impaired.
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raising questions
Does acquiring knowledge completely eliminate wonder, or can wonder be restored or transformed after gaining understanding?
Can gaining knowledge damage our sense of wonder without completely removing it, leaving behind a diminished but still present feeling of curiosity?
Is the sense of wonder gradually eroded by knowledge over time, or does it remain intact as we continue to learn more?
sense of wonder
the feeling of being deeply impressed or amazed by something extraordinary or beyond ordinary understanding.
intense curiosity or fascination with the unknown, driven by a desire to explore and understand new phenomena.
philosophical or existential reflection on the mysteries of life, where one observe the deeper meanings of existence.
raising questions
Does understanding extraordinary phenomena diminish the emotional awe we feel, or can it deepen our amazement?
Can acquiring knowledge quench curiosity, or does it spark more questions and enhance our sense of wonder?
Does philosophical reflection on life's mysteries reduce our wonder, or does it lead to a deeper appreciation of the unknown?
underlying assumptions
as we gain knowledge, the mysteries that evoke a sense of wonder will be fully explained, leaving no room for amazement or curiosity.
once wonder is diminished by knowledge, it cannot be restored or transformed into a new form of wonder, implying a permanent loss.
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