综合英语wìseandwìsdom.pptVIP

Knowledge and WisdomBertrand Russel Firstly, let’s talk about the author’s opinion (Pay attention to the text) A Summary of the text Although our age far surpasses all previous in knowledge, there has been no correlative increase in wisdom. There are several factors that contribute to wisdom. First, a wise man has comprehensive vision. He is capable of taking into account all the important aspects of a problem and gives due weight to each of them. In addition, a wise man is aware of human life and the end to his own life. It is considered unwise to pursue an end if it is impossible to achieve. To be a wise man, it is also necessary to be free from personal prejudice. As your thoughts and feelings become less personal, you may gain in wisdom. So, we know…The content of the text First, we know knowledge is not equal to wisdom Although our age far surpasses all previous in knowledge, there has been no correlative increase in wisdom. And for one person, if you just gain in large amounts of knowledge, you will never gain in wisdom. Second, we know several factors that contribute to wisdom comprehensiveness mixed with a sense of proportion a certain awareness of the ends of human life emancipation impartiality Structural features of the text The text is neatly structured, with the first paragraph introducing the topic and the other four paragraphs elaborating on it. Each of the four paragraphs discusses one factor that contributes to wisdom. Let’s talk about how the author convince us of the four important factors of wisdom? Factor 1 : comprehensiveness By assumption. The author assumed that you were a pharmacist and a technician specialized in studying atom. Result : success with new destruction. Conclusion: Knowledge should be combined with wisdom. Factor 2: an awareness of the ends of human life Take the eminent historian Hegel for example. Hegel’s opinion is not partial but extreme especially in Germany. Conclusion: Wide knowledge but narrow feelings. Fac