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5) From the quote, astonishing can be referred as

how miracle it is to know that little knowledge can


give us so much power. By knowing the fact that it 6)This PT does not want to discuss just the
only requires just a "little", it is surprising for me too. knowledge only as the word little indicates two
However, quoted by a person who is acknowledged things. The first is the amount of the knowledge we
as having one of the highest IQ, it might be a perceive and the other one is the simplicity of the
questionable thing. Does this suggest that when we knowledge. For instance, a knowledge about
have too much knowledge, then we realise that it subtracting 1 by 1 can be considered as little
just requires a little knowledge to give us power? knowledge. We can easily understand it as this not
require a critical thinking

4) The PT is asking if we agree or disagree with the


quote. There is a chance that this PT may discuss
another point of view in which little knowledge
cannot give us much power. Maybe a substantial
amount of knowledge is required to meet the power 7) I believe that power is actually the ability to do
needed. Or the knowledge itself can't give us power something, to change something. It will not be
9) this will lead to another inquiry from me, how much
considered possessing power if we have it but empowerment would it give to people based on the amount of
3) The quote must be related to the person who is nothing occurs. This also includes the power to have knowledge. Based on PT, as suggested, it said it is astonishing
quoting it. This raises the possibility that his complete control over myself. that little knowledge can give so much power. If little is enough,
background history influenced why he made this do people still obligated to obtain more knowledge than its
supposed to. Some people do want less empowerment in doing
remark. After his parents left him, his desire to learn 8) However, if the knowledge itself is power how is it?? is it something, thus this indicate there is limit for people in getting
more about mathematics kept him from committing always the case for everyone. Does knowledge have the knowledge from it. They must tend to ignore the excess of
suicide. Is this what it means to grant someone with same stand or equal to POWER? is it always the case knowledge from it because power is not the first thing they seek
because it could have been an exception for people who for when learning.
power?
perceive it differently. When they believe that knowledge is
actually not power, thus knowledge is not power. Meaning
2) The quote supposedly should be longer, why the that every time we require new knowledge, power will not be
prescribed tittle only focuses on the last part. is it there together with it. Although the knowledge is not power,
we can't neglect the fact that it can bring power to people
because it wants to highlight the significance of
who possess it
having little knowledge that give us so much power.

1) This prescribed title seems to be more intriguing


compared to others. This is mostly due to the
Bertrand Russel's quote featured in it. The very first
question that triggers me is why among all other
philosophers, why him? Is it because he is the most
notable philosopher in the 20th century? Do people
that have more knowledge is qualified to quote
this??? Only certain people... 1)The first argument would be how the knowledge To what extent people can get the power from the knowledge
itself is power. As long as we have the knowledge given. Is there any limit for people to obtain the power from
about something although it is "little", we will get the the knowledge presented to them. TO WHAT EXTENT !!!. If
power- the ability to do something. So it is that the case, does the limit or the boundary on getting
knowledge at last depends on the human capability in
fascinating that just by having a certain knowledge , deciphering the knowledge. For instance, some people are Are knowledge itself is being selective in giving people power. Or
we are being recognised as someone with power. presented with the same knowledge like others, however due only selected people. Bias of knowledge?? Thus, we can
So, does it mean that every single human being to certain factors like age and gender, they do not get the conclude that not all knowledge although the amount is too little
have power??? power as they supposed to. or too much, it sill can't give people power as they should.
THE RIGHT OF PEOPLE IN GETTING KNOWLEDFE FOR THE
PURPOSE OF GIVING THE EQUALITY IN POWER

1) The second AOK is history. This is because the


historians are always eager to find the leads 2) It is impossible for people for not having any
regarding human civilisation for instance. It doesn't knowledge, at least they know something through
have to be something big as the enitire humanity or their experience. This suggests that everyone could
city to be found to make it astonishing. They just have the power in this earth. Do people even realise
want the knowledge to be there. This is because to the fact that they can do something with the Can power be independent to knowledge. If people can get
find it at the first place is difficult for them, "little" knowledge? power not from the knowledge, is there any significance in
means everything for the historians to make acquiring or perceiving the knowledge. If this is not the case,
it means power is depending to the knowledge. But to what
predictions and so on extent does power must be influenced by the knowledge, for
2) Discovery of the nobleman Khuwy, the knowledge how long or to what area of knowledge?
will be considered as little as they only found it as a
new discovery or new artifact. However, this artifact
is actually bringing in a greater knowledge to the
archeologist for them to rewrite a new history 3)The second argument is that little will never be
regarding mummification process. Our history book enough for people to be granted with power. This is
could be different from what we read because this because even granted with much knowledge, there
particular knowledge suggest that there is some is nothing to do with power. As the knowledge is not
faults in our timeline in Egyptian era. directly linked with power. Being knowledgeable
doesn't make you powerful or superior to other
person or something. We need other elements too
Do you agree that it is “astonishing that so besides knowledge to make a change for ourselves
little knowledge can give us so much power” or the society. Because we define power as something related with action in
making changes.... THAT WHY KNOWLEDGE IS NEVER
(Bertrand Russell)? Discuss with reference to ENOUGH THUS KNOWLEDGE IS NOT EQUAL TO POWER
the natural sciences and one other area of
knowledge.

4) Thus, this will conclude that it is not astonishing at


all for little knowledge to give us power as it is not
the truth. People will not find it amazing as they
perceive the power to be associated with something
other than knowledge, such as authority and
superiority. PEOPLE DO NOT SEE POWER
THROUGH KNOWLEDGE ONLY. knowledge would
be wasted if there is nothing that we can do with it.
To make change, to live in better society, to do a
wise decision

1) The first AOK that will be discussed in this PT is


natural sciences. AS the PT suggested, natural
sciences is knowledge that is very close with the
scientific investigation

2) Hence, this can prove that the discovery found


within the research is significant for the scientist to
further their research although what they found is
too little. As long as it can lead to another findings, it
will give them power to do something with it. which is
another evolved discovery

3)It is astonishing as they only need little knowledge POWER IS ACTUALLY THE APPLICATION OF THE
KNOWLEDGE
for it to enhance the probability of the research to be 5) For particular research, they need to repeat the
successful for the humanity. experiment as much as they can as the current
knowledge is not enough for them to make a
When exactly people started to see knowledge in a new light, We can see exactly how the the knowledge can become a conclusion. Although the too little knowledge is
knowledge = power ?? great power for human as we are given the absolute chance already astonishing due to its power in giving
This was first quoted by Sir Francis Bacon in (1597), in his work to change our medical history. That is the reason why people humanity the chance of survival from the disease.
Meditationes Sacrae. perceive knowledge itself is power, and it can be granted to BUT THE AMOUNT IS NOT ENOUGH FOR
For this long knowledge has been approved by him to be all people equally who are seeking to receive the knowledge.
associated with power, it does give significant impact to the
HUMAN TO BE FULLY EMPOWERED WITH THE
knowers nowadays. KNOWLELDGE
4) For example, biology, new discovery will later
MAIN IDEA FROM FRANCIS BACON: having and sharing the save then humanity in the future. The Lemon Frost
knowledge is the cornerstone of reputation and influence, and Geckos, the scientists were astonished on how the
therefore power, all achievements emanate from this....
species has two different colour of skins. They found
out that this geckos have survived with a tumour that
has the same gene as human. They believe that this
How can Sir Francis Bacon's philosophy can be indulged in with little knowledge could save the human from the
the AOK? We know the influence of the knowledge of Gecko to Melanoma (skin disease)
be exist as the saviour for humanity can really rewrite the history
itself. Plus, it can billions of people living in this earth just by this
new discovery(knowledge).

We can see how far the discovery can give empowerment for
people to do some changes related to medical. But to what
extent this knowledge can really give the power to researchers to
do research???

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