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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
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Wonder
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often involves a sense of awe, overwhelmed by the magnificence or grandeur of something.
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.
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Knowledge
acts, information, and skills acquired through experience or education; the theoretical or practical understanding of a subject
Understanding, compression, grasp, grip, command, mastery, skill, expertness
Can be relate with learning, information, knowing. education
acquiring
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Can be in a term of object, asset, knowledge, skills
Synonym: obtain, come by, get, receive,
Raising questions (PT)
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In what ways might knowledge increase, instead of destroy, our sense of wonder?
Can we apply the concept of "the more we know, the more we realize we don't know" to encourage the sense of wonder in science?
How do individual life experiences influence whether knowledge enhances or diminishes a sense of wonder?
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Are some forms of knowledge more likely to destroy wonder, while others are more likely to enhance it?
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Inquiries
Human science
Does acquiring knowledge in human science, particularly in psychology or behavioral economics, challenge the idea of free will and make human actions seem less wondrous?
Does acquiring knowledge about human potential enhance our sense of wonder at what humans can achieve, or does it make these achievement seem more like predictable outcomes of certain condition?
Does learning about the neurological or psychological basis of emotions make these experience seem less profound or wondrous?
Mathematics
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?
Does knowing that certain mathematical problem have definitive solutions reduce the curiosity or wonder that comes from exploring them?
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Natural science
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Can knowledge of scientific facts, like the composition of stars or the nature of ecosystems, enhance rather than reduce our appreciation of the universe?
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In what ways does knowing the limitations of our scientific knowledge in natural sciences (e.g., the uncertainty principle or dark matter) contribute to a lasting sense of wonder
History
Does learning the full complexity of historical events diminish our fascination with the past, or does it enhance it?
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?
How does uncovering hidden or marginalized histories impact our sense of wonder about the world’s historical narratives?
Arts
In what ways can the acquisition of knowledge about the arts change our definition of what constitutes "wonder"?
Does an artwork lose its sense of mystery once every element is explained, or can knowledge deepen the intrigue?
Is it possible to overanalyze art to the point where it loses its emotional or aesthetic value? Why or why not?
how does understanding an artist’s personal background and historical context impact our emotional response to their work?
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?
Can knowledge of art techniques or history enhance or diminish the emotional experience of a first encounter with a piece of art?
How does learning about art styles (e.g., surrealism, impressionism) shape our perception and interpretation of works within those movements?