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PT 6 : Does acquiring knowledge destroy our sense of wonder? Discuss with…
PT 6 : Does acquiring knowledge destroy our sense of wonder? Discuss with reference to two areas of knowledge
ASSUMPTIONS
History
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How can different historical perspectives influence the understanding of events, and to what extent does this impact people's attitude towards it?
Natural Sciences
How reliable is the evidence in forming answers or solution in the natural sciences, and does it eliminate subjectivity?
To what extent does scientific explanation destroy or enhance the sense of wonder in understanding any natural phenomena?
KEYWORDS
SENSE OF WONDER
It is a desire of knowing more, often when we encountered something unique, or mysterious since we know nothing or less about it
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There is also a concern that once knowledge is acquired, the mystery or sense of awe surrounding a particular subject might diminish
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DESTROY
Destroying someone's sense of wonder would mean that the person is completely uninterested in a subject when a solution or answer is found
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KNOWLEDGE
Understanding gained through experience, field of study and shared cultural perspectives
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Knowledge never static. The pursuit of knowledge is ongoing and which means the more we know as time passes
Raising Question : But could we reached a point where we are satisfied which stops us from going even further?
As we learn more and more, we will realize that there is plenty of knowledge that is yet to be discovered. This should encourage us to continue in pursuing knowledge
RAISING QUESTIONS
Can the process of acquiring knowledge be seen as a journey that continuously renews our sense of wonder?
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Are there limits to how much knowledge we can acquire before wonder fades, or is there always something new to be curious about?
How do we define “wonder,” and how does it differ in the contexts of other AOKs?
Histrory
Wonder might arise when studying ancient civilizations or watching any documentaries about historical events
I remembered watching a YouTube video about the 9/11 incident, and I couldn't stop watching more and more related vidoes.
In History, they have a lot of different perspectives and claims that make you feel unsatisfied, so you keep on digging to find further explanation
Natural Sciences
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For example, I once inquired why do the ocean have high tides and low tides, depending on the time. It is because of the earth and moon positioning
In natural science, our wonders are often answered with information that are full of evidenced, or proved theories