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Does acquiring knowledge destroy our sense of wonder ? Discuss with…
Does acquiring knowledge destroy our sense of wonder ? Discuss with reference to two areas of knowledge
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Keywords
Acquiring
Gaining understanding or information through study, experience, or teaching
Obtaining, gaining, or coming into possession of something
Knowledge
Information, skills required through education, experiences or the process of learning
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Knowledge often begins with wonder—a sense of curiosity about the unknown. This wonder drives to seek out knowledge.
an awareness of facts, a familiarity with individuals and situations, or a practical skill.
wonder
A feeling of amazement, awe, or curiosity, often triggered by something extraordinary, beautiful, mysterious, or unfamiliar.
Marked by a deep appreciation and fascination with the world around us, particularly when encountering something that opposes ordinary understanding or expectation.
often involves a sense of awe, overwhelmed by the magnificence or grandeur of something.
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Inquiries
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History
Does learning about historical events diminish or enhance our sense of wonder about human achievements and failures?
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Does acquiring knowledge about our personal or national history strengthen or weaken our sense of connection and wonder about where we come from?
Does learning the full complexity of historical events diminish our fascination with the past, or does it enhance it?
How does uncovering hidden or marginalized histories impact our sense of wonder about the world’s historical narratives?
Mathematics
Does knowing that certain mathematical problems have definitive solutions reduce the curiosity or wonder that comes from exploring them?
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Does it affect our curiosity knowing that we have to accept certain facts about mathematics for what it already is?
Is it sufficient to know just one way of solving solutions in mathematics? How does that affect our limits of knowing things in mathematics?
Art
Do artists themselves lose their sense of wonder as they master their skills, or does the process of creation continually inspire them and leave them in awe?
Can understanding artistic techniques or styles diminish the emotional impact of an artwork, or does it enhance appreciation?
how does understanding an artist’s personal background and historical context impact our emotional response to their work?
Can knowledge of art techniques or history enhance or diminish the emotional experience of a first encounter with a piece of art?
Is it possible to overanalyze art to the point where it loses its emotional or aesthetic value? Why or why not?
Does an artwork lose its sense of mystery once every element is explained, or can knowledge deepen the intrigue?
How does learning about art styles (e.g., surrealism, impressionism) shape our perception and interpretation of works within those movements?
In what ways can the acquisition of knowledge about the arts change our definition of what constitutes "wonder"?
Human science
Does acquiring knowledge about human potential enhance our sense of wonder at what humans can achieve, or does it make these achievements seem more like predictable outcomes of certain conditions?
Does learning about the neurological or psychological basis of emotions make these experiences seem less profound or wondrous?
Does acquiring knowledge in human sciences, particularly in psychology or behavioral economics, challenge the idea of free will and make human actions seem less wondrous?
Raising Questions (PT)
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Is it the unknown that keeps us curious, and does the knowledge diminish this curiosity?
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How do individual life experiences influence whether knowledge enhances or diminishes a sense of wonder?
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