[英语学习]unit6KnowledgeandWisdom.ppt

Unit six Knowledge and Wisdom By Bertrand Russell Contents Pre-reading questions Background information Structure analysis Comprehension questions Language points of Text I Exercises Oral activities Writing practice Text I Knowledge and Wisdom Pre-reading questions What is wisdom? Wisdom is a concept of personal gaining of knowledge, understanding, experience, discretion辨别力, and intuitive understanding, along with a capacity to apply these qualities well towards finding solutions to problems. It is the judicious and purposeful application of knowledge that is valued in society. To some extent the terms wisdom and intelligence have similar and overlapping meanings. The status of wisdom or prudence as a virtue is recognized in cultural, philosophical and religious sources. Background information (1) About the text and 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 humanitarian causes. His major works include Principia Mathematica, 3 vols. (1910—1913), written with A.N. Whitehead, and A History of Western Philosophy (1945). Background information (2) Russell was twice imprisoned for activities associated with advocacy of pacifism(1918), and with the anti-nuclear movement (1961). He was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1950. Bertrand Russell (1872—1970) Born: 18-May-1872 Birthplace: Ravenscroft, WalesDied: 2-Feb-1970 Location of death: WalesCause of death: Influenza Remains: Cremated (火葬）, Ashes were scattered over the hills, Wales Bertrand Russell (1872—1970) Gender: MaleReligion: Agnostic （不可知论者） Race or Ethnicity: WhiteOccupation: Philosopher Nationality: WalesExecutive summary: Mathematician, Atheist（无神论者）, and Social Critic Bertrand Russell was a prominent figure in the school of analytic philosophy. His