Ignorance is not Bliss, Truth is
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Authors
Devine, Andrew
Date of Issue
2024
Type
Presentation
Language
en_US
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Abstract
We live in a world where learning is increasingly devalued unless it brings about some economic benefit. In this world ignorance is often seen as bliss and knowledge a hindrance to happiness. In my presentation I will seek to answer questions such as, is knowledge good for its own sake or is it only good in so far as it is useful? And, why ignorance seems to be bliss? I will argue that knowledge is good apart from its usefulness because truth is our end and that thing which brings us happiness, and that we are made to both know and love the truth.