The essay tackles the philosophical question of whether gaining knowledge increases or decreases our sense of wonder. It argues that the relationship between knowledge and wonder is complex and can go both ways.
How Your Essay is Structured:
- Introduction: You introduce the “paradox of knowledge” – the idea that the more we know, the less we might find the world wondrous. You state that your essay will explore both sides of this paradox.
- Body Paragraphs: You use examples from science and the arts to illustrate how knowledge can both diminish and enhance wonder.
- Science Examples: You show how scientific explanations can make things seem less magical (like demystifying gravity or evolution), but also how they can reveal deeper levels of complexity and awe (like the vastness of space).
- Arts Examples: You argue that understanding artistic techniques can deepen our appreciation for art, but also that art itself can evoke a sense of wonder that goes beyond rational explanation.
KEY: Each body paragraph should follow this structure
- Topic Sentence
- Relation to question
- Example
- Explanation
- Example
- Explanation
- Evaluation
- Conclusion: You suggest that the key to preserving wonder is to approach knowledge with curiosity and an open mind. You conclude that knowledge can be a lens that magnifies the beauty and mystery of the world, rather than destroying it.
Key Points Your Essay Makes:
- The relationship between knowledge and wonder is not straightforward.
- Knowledge can both demystify and deepen our understanding of the world.
- Our attitude towards learning plays a crucial role in whether we experience wonder.
- Curiosity and open-mindedness allow us to see the world with a sense of awe, even as we gain knowledge.
Information to what the Theory of Knowledge Class and the theory of knowledge essay:
https://kartalaihl.meb.k12.tr/meb_iys_dosyalar/34/14/249352/dosyalar/2021_09/16093105_TOK-KAIHL-Handbook.pdf?CHK=25225e1d4a9a2019f61862420a013d55