It is quite normative to assume that all contribution towards the pursuit of knowledge be of some benefit, else we would not consider it. However what happens if a new discovery holds knowledge that is of more use then the present knowledge, do we accept that progress has been made and thus reject previous information? For this to happen the “new knowledge” which we can define as the most recent knowledge must have changed in a more cohesive manner the way in which we understand a specific factor. This would allow us to accept the new knowledge instead of the previous one. In natural science where the physical world is studied, knowledge can be said to be in constant change. For this reason we see research in this field act like a chain, where new discoveries always build off of prior analysis. Therefore, to what extent can it be said that knowledge is discarded in the “tomorrow”? For the purpose of this essay we will define “to discard” as the act of disposing knowledge because it holds no use. In ethics were a universal set of moral codes is presented what we view as being “wrong” could have possibly been an orthodox in previous decades. Thus, in order for it to change the values of an entire society must be altered. Having an understanding of what previous generations believed offers a wider insight to our past and forewarns the consequences of certain actions. Is it therefore right to assume that prior information should be forgotten if proven inaccurate? It must be considered that though knowledge changes, it does not necessarily imply that it is no longer considered.
Thus to what extent can it be assumed that knowledge is temporal?
Ultimately we live in a society in which we are inevitably confronted each day with conflic...
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...discovering the answers to yet unsolvable question. On the other hand ethics influence in our lives affect our behavior. Thus the “present” knowledge that ethics advocates may replace harmful knowledge that our society was previously taught. By recognizing the negative aspect of what certain prior morals taught us, such knowledge is discarded. We are no longer drawn to believing that treating people like slaves is just. By using such example, the assumption drawn is that knowledge may be discarded with time if replaced with information that is of more benefit to our society. Whistle in science this is highly unlikely as expanding upon previous conjecture is what allows such a field to progress, in ethics discarding knowledge becomes necessary if the goal is to draw people towards morals they believe should be praised and away from ones that ought to be discouraged.
In order to help combat against these tensions, there needs to be a restarting of global and political forces. The present system treats race as a scientifically proven separator of individual and instead should be seeing race for what it really is, a socially constructed
Ethics is an important proponent when considering any decision. Knowing the difference between right and wrong is something everyone should know. However, the importance of ethics gets minimized when a decision that seems wrong actually has benefits. In the efforts of improving society, often ethics is violated. Sometimes in order for society to be better off as a whole, there has to be little sacrificing of ethical practices along the way to do so.
We must acknowledge how views of racism and ethnicity affect each and everyone of us in our lives so that we can avoid conflicts.
The need to understand each other better and live in harmony is a reality and must be approached using multiple techniques including conversations. We must talk to each other to smooth out or differences and embrace our common attributes. Most conflicts are resolved after some form of dialogue. To stop discrimination or negative stereotyping of individuals or groups of people we should try to embrace conversations which will eventually lead to new laws that can protect the basic human rights of people and allow for people to be true to themselves without having to hide, cover or pretend to be what they are not,.Yoshino suggests using “reason-forcing conversations to address people forced to cover”(557) this conversations should occur informally and intimately in settings such as restaurants and should underscore certain reasons which include illegitimate issues such as homo phobia opining that such discourse are where tolerance can be made or unmade. The laws that govern our society should be dynamic allowing for changes that accommodate our human sensitivity and allow us to live together in better harmony with each other and our
Ethics is a doing and learning experience which causes us as humans to keep an open mind to change. Generally, ethics ask us to live mindfully, to think how we act and even how we feel or do things, which can change the outcome. Sometimes we go down certain roads, which may be harder or make things more complicated or complex instead of making an easier option we just take the easier way out, usually the way that calls for
The issue of whether ethics can be taught or not has been an argument that has been questioned by many individuals for thousands of years. The philosopher, Socrates himself debated this question. His view on the issue was simply that ethics is a trait in ourselves in knowing what a person ought to do in different situations in life. Socrates’ point of view on the matter of ethics is important because it is a common belief amidst people today that ethics is a trait in ourselves that tells us from right and wrong and what to do in certain situations. In a study done by psychologist James Rest in the field of moral development, he found that a lot of the ideas that were originally raised by Socrates were accurate with the use of evidence based on his research. Rest concluded that dramatic changes usually take place that deal with problem-solving strategies in young adulthood for the average human being. That is important because it shows that people in young adulthood begin to gain a sense of morals, or a sense of what is right and wrong. It also concludes that a moral compass cannot be
We live with conflicts, which are happening every day in our life. They are quite normal because everybody is so different. However, some conflicts between culture and race can be very serious and aggressive. The movie Crash illustrates several stories of cultural conflicts and racism.
"That which is accepted as knowledge today is sometimes discarded tomorrow." Consider knowledge issues raised by this statement in two areas of knowledge.
As human beings it is in our nature to be thirsty for knowledge. Gaining knowledge has been an extensive process; from understanding the moon cycle to creating genetically modified species. Human curiosity is the reason why natural sciences have been explored in depth. Natural science experiments, disserts, and searches for the irregularities and the recurrent patterns, both to understand and justify this dazzling universe in which we live. On the other hand ethics is more of an innate area of knowledge. Even though this area is slightly modified by our context it is, universal to a certain extent.
Although the power source of social development is the advancement of technology, technology discovery is just a part of the system and it is an integral part, but only "essential" conditions, rather than "full" conditions. Anyway, the article has made the readers to think that the scientific process is not inevitable, but if without technology, people cannot live in this highly developed world. “Scientific knowledge is not inevitable” (Andrew Irvine). There is no guarantee that scientific progress will keep increasing. As long as people have the belief to live better, the scientific progress is not essential or necessary to exist.
Production of knowledge is generally seen in a positive light. However, when ethics and morality become involved in the process of production, judgements will undoubtedly be made that may seem to limit the availability of that knowledge. Ethical judgements are made by the combination of a knower, his or her standard of value, and the situation itself. In the field of the arts and natural sciences, ethics plays a crucial role in the extent one may possibly be allowed to go when discovering new knowledge. Reason and emotion are important ways of knowing that help guide knowers in making certain moral decisions.
.... The more time granted to us in the future allows historians and psychologists to engage in more scientific research and analysis to ensure that what we accept as accurate facts are kept as knowledge and facts that are proved false or inaccurate are discarded. There are dangers of manipulation when it comes to revisionist history, but with proper monitoring revisionist history ensures that our historical knowledge’s accuracy is maintained. We must use approach revising history with extreme caution and skepticism. The human sciences has had its share in correct theories and disproven theories, but the disproven theories also furthered knowledge in the human sciences since new discoveries were soon replaced such as how genetic influence replaced the clean slate theory. We must learn from our mistakes in order to redirect our approach to discovering accurate knowledge.
This essay will show that ethical considerations do limit the production of knowledge in both art and natural sciences and that such kind of limitations are present to a higher extent in the natural sciences.
Knowledge has a preliminary definition which is that it is justified true belief. Due to its dynamic nature, knowledge is subject to review and revision over time. Although, we may believe we have objective facts from various perceptions over time, such facts become re-interpreted in light of improved evidence, findings or technology and instigates new knowledge. This raises the questions, To what extent is knowledge provisional? and In what ways does the rise of new evidence give us a good reason to discard our old knowledge? This new knowledge can be gained in any of the different areas of knowledge, by considering the two areas of knowledge; History and Natural Sciences, I will be able to tackle these knowledge issues since they both offer more objective, yet regularly updated knowledge, which is crucial in order to explore this statement. I believe that rather than discarding knowledge we build upon it and in doing so access better knowledge, as well as getting closer to the truth.
Our world is constantly changing and it requires a society that is well versed in understanding the problems deriving from culture differences and tolerance of one another’s beliefs and perceptions. We are dealing with systemic problems in education, economic, government, religion and culture differences.