Rachel Debner Aug.
30, 2016
Question 6
What is worth knowing? There are two ways to approach this question, philosophical or
concrete. Both approaches to the question could be helpful in life. Answering this question in
either way requires considerable thought and effort. Now, I will state my best answer in both
perspectives.
The answer to this question in the most philosophical perspective I can come up with is
knowledge of oneself. Knowledge of oneself affects all areas of a person’s life. Whether or not
you understand yourself can affect every action you have ever made and every thought you
ever had. Understanding why you think what you think, how you think, and do what you do can
help solve many personal as well as non personal problems in life. One might come to know
him/herself by careful introspection and analyzation of one’s thoughts and state of mind when
making decisions. The conclusion in this perspective of this question can be made by thinking
about the following: the driving force behind success, effects of mindset, what could help you in
all areas of life, and research in psychology. I think this perspective is a valid answer to this
question.
Here is the answer to this question in the concrete sense. The answer to the question “What is
worth knowing?” is stated in the following: reading, writing,mathematics, and basic knowledge of
science. It is very important to know how to read and write to properly communicate and learn.
Knowing how to read and write dramatically changes lives. A understanding of basic knowledge
of mathematics and science helps people understand the
30, 2016
Question 6
What is worth knowing? There are two ways to approach this question, philosophical or
concrete. Both approaches to the question could be helpful in life. Answering this question in
either way requires considerable thought and effort. Now, I will state my best answer in both
perspectives.
The answer to this question in the most philosophical perspective I can come up with is
knowledge of oneself. Knowledge of oneself affects all areas of a person’s life. Whether or not
you understand yourself can affect every action you have ever made and every thought you
ever had. Understanding why you think what you think, how you think, and do what you do can
help solve many personal as well as non personal problems in life. One might come to know
him/herself by careful introspection and analyzation of one’s thoughts and state of mind when
making decisions. The conclusion in this perspective of this question can be made by thinking
about the following: the driving force behind success, effects of mindset, what could help you in
all areas of life, and research in psychology. I think this perspective is a valid answer to this
question.
Here is the answer to this question in the concrete sense. The answer to the question “What is
worth knowing?” is stated in the following: reading, writing,mathematics, and basic knowledge of
science. It is very important to know how to read and write to properly communicate and learn.
Knowing how to read and write dramatically changes lives. A understanding of basic knowledge
of mathematics and science helps people understand the
