Unit 6 Knowledge and Wisdom PPT课件.ppt

Unit Six
Knowledge and Wisdom (abridged)
--- Bertrand Russell
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About the author
Bertrand Russell(1872-1970), British philosopher and mathematician, was one of the outstanding figures of 20th century British philosophy, and was especially important for his work in mathematical logic and notable for his support of humanitarian causes.
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His major works include Principia Mathematica, 3 vols. (1910-1913), written with . Whitehead, and A History of Western Philosophy (1945).
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Russell was twice imprisoned for activities associated with his advocacy of pacifism(1918), and awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1950.
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Warm-up Discussion
What kind of people are considered knowledgeable? Name some great names.
What kind of people are considered wise? Name some great names.
Which is much harder in your opinion, ing knowledgeable or ing wise? Why?
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Memorable quotes
Science anized knowledge.
Wisdom anized life.
Without knowledge, I cannot play the violin.
Without wisdom, I could not play the music.
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What view monly accepted in terms of knowledge and wisdom?
Is there any orthodox definition of wisdom?
Has the writer stated the purpose of the writing? What is it?
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Identify the topic sentences in each paragraph.
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