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... What is the point and purpose of knowledge? ... It is our knowledge of these ethics and morals, though, that really holds things together. ... Without knowledge of laws, how is one to be held accountable to crime, or commended for valor, or angered when mistreated? Knowledge is the key to both ethics and morality. ... Socrates believed in using human knowledge in those areas which could be reasonably studied and inquired into. He asked questions with a purpose and with full knowledge of why he was asking each question. He knew his end goal for each new idea he wished to grasp. Without purpose, what good is knowledge? Socrates had a purpose in learning each new idea he chose to acquire knowledge about. For Socrates, we can see that usefulness was an important criterion for beneficial knowledge. ... Though general knowledge is good, how much more valuable is specific and applied knowledge? ... But, as we can now see, knowledge and it’s value is subjective to the inquiring party or parties, as is the end result of acquiring that knowledge. ... Clearly, Socrates knew the importance and value of knowledge. For Socrates the key to a virtuous life was knowledge of the Good and for him, this linked ethics with epistemology. ... He seemed to rely on improving yourself and expanding your own knowledge to better your condition. ... Knowledge is nothing without morality. Morality steers the boat of knowledge, not vice versa. Our decisions based in human knowledge must be guided and tested by supernatural absolutes. ... The purpose of knowledge, the end of knowledge is to reveal God’s glory and exalt it.
"Since everyone desires happiness, and we have shown that this comes from using things, and using them correctly, and the greatest correctness and good fortune is provided by knowledge, the inference is that everyone ought to prepare himself in every way to become as wise as he can.
Approximate Word count = 1444
Approximate Pages = 5.8
(250 words per page double spaced)
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