Without Knowledge, Life Would be Worthless
The quest for scientific wisdom does not progress too far; rather, it is merely at the origin of upgrading society. Because knowledge is a concept most important to the establishment of any society, it is the building block of the future. Without knowledge, there would be no means of advancement, for society would lack the potential to do so. In other words, human society is on the verge of experiencing, processing and making use of the vast amount of knowledge present and on the brink of exposu re. Dante Alighiere adequately states, "Consider your origin; you were not born to live like brutes, but to follow virtue and knowledge" (125:30). He is right, in his reasoning, for wisdom leads individuals to more productive and civilized liv es. Although intellect is helpful in improving one's status in society, everyone does not view rank as the sole purpose of expressing one's wisdom. Along with placement in society as an individual, the improvement of society as a whole is also considere d when making use of knowledge. Scientific comprehension is applied to several aspects of society, from the deep earth to the inevitable skies, in a suitable manner throughout the United States. It should be implemented in a way as to solve problems and enhance human existence both physically and mentally. In other words, knowledge preserves and enhances the idea of "the rights of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness;" knowledge should lead each individual to a better life, provide grea ter liberty and forsee enhanced happiness. With their extensive knowledge, researchers are able to develop and improve medicines which will provide people with access to a better life. B...
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...enefit by establishing a greater, more successful life and improving society. Each individual possesses knowledge and, by utilizing such wisdom, they will prosper.
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“If you would not be forgotten as soon as you are dead and rotten, either write things worth reading or do things worth writing.” This maxim applies to the poet Dante Alighieri, writer of The Inferno in the 1300s, because it asserts the need to establish oneself as a contributor to society. Indeed, Dante’s work contributes much to Renaissance Italy as his work is the first of its scope and size to be written in the vernacular. Due to its readability and availability, The Inferno is a nationalistic symbol. With this widespread availability also comes a certain social responsibility; even though Dante’s audience would have been familiar with the religious dogma, he assumes the didactic role of illustrating his own version of Christian justice and emphasizes the need for a personal understanding of divine wisdom and contrapasso, the idea of the perfect punishment for the crime. Dante acts as both author and narrator, completing a physical and spiritual journey into the underworld with Virgil as his guide and mentor. The journey from darkness into light is an allegory full of symbolism, much like that of Plato’s Allegory of the Cave, which shows a philosopher’s journey towards truth. Therefore, Dante would also agree with the maxim, “Wise men learn by others’ harms; fools scarcely by their own,” because on the road to gaining knowledge and spiritual enlightenment, characters who learn valuable lessons from the misfortunes of others strengthen their own paradigms. Nonetheless, the only true way to gain knowledge is to experience it first hand. Dante’s character finds truth by way of his own personal quest.
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