Tacit knowledge

The disinclination of humans to question the information they perceive is a timeless phenomenon. This concept dates back to 380 BC, when Plato wrote the short story, “Allegory of the Cave”, in his magnum opus, The Republic. The allegory depicts humankind as prisoners, bound so they can only see what is directly in front of them: shadows cast by various objects passing behind them. However, as they have only ever been exposed to the shadows, the prisoners believe they are the true forms of each…

My Family Reflection Assignment Gajan Senthuran My family is an important part of my life, these individuals have had a great impact on sculpting me as a person. They have influenced my thoughts and behaviors through their actions. They have helped me understand my identity as a person through educating me on my culture and practicing traditions, so that I am able to represent my character. My family consists of three individuals who are my grandmother, my mother and myself. I am a second…

have the courage to break the rules; they can take advantage of the weak and justice is differed. (Plato, 31) Further, Socrates confirms the group that Thrasymachus is wrong on three points; one, that the unjust man is superior to the just man with knowledge, second, the injustice is strength, and third injustice brings happiness. (Plato, 32) Another analogy Socrates had to point out to respond to this challenge, a musician versus unmusical. He said, the ignorant man always try…

1. Introduction The course GENA1113 was a valuable learning experience to me. It stimulated my reflection on the meaning and purpose of university education, which are the major focus of the course. After completing the course, I think I have achieved the course objectives to a large extent. 2. Evaluating engagement in the course Since I am not proficient in English, the required article reading was a difficult task to me. I spent a large amount of time in comprehending the passages before…

1. Conversion of facts to stories – First while the facts are interesting to me, the class finds the stories to be much more interesting. By developing the story around the biblical passages, the students will become more in tune to learn and retain the information. This will require understanding the passage in context. By focusing on the historical and cultural aspects of the context, I will be able to rely on areas that I am stronger. However, instead of just repeating the facts, I will…

[Douglass] was relieved” (Douglass 165). The prisoner in the allegory was brought into the light. He was able to finally see the truth. Douglass was, in this way, also liberated. However, in his liberation he was thrust forward into knowledge and from this knowledge came the pain of understanding. He learned the true plight of slavery and was questioning why he ever wanted to learn to begin with. His pain was immeasurable. The prisoner in the allegory was blinded by the light. He felt an…

Discussion Forum Reflection: Over the course of the semester, we covered several topics that focused on different areas and aspects of family. Each topic required us to complete a discussion post where we would use the information we have learned in class and critically analyze and apply it to real-world situations. The discussion forums also allowed us to learn about other student’s perspectives and allow us to see the diversity of experiences with families. Throughout the six topics, I…

The Allegory of the Cave is a hypothesis put into perspective by Plato, regarding human awareness. In the short story a group of prisoners have been confined in a cavern ever since birth with no knowledge of the outside world. They are chained facing a wall unable to turn their heads. While a fire behind them gives off a faint light. Sometimes people pass by carrying figures of animals and other objects that cast shadows on the wall. The prisoners believe that the shadows are real and they begin…

Word extracurricular comes from the two words; the prefix extra, a Latin word which means “on the outside” and curricular or curriculum meaning “refers to all of the work you do regularly inside the classroom”. Thus, extracurricular is taking activities on the outside of your course or career. It is an integral part of the students’ life. Beside from the performance in the classroom, grades and test score extracurricular enable the students to know who really, they are and what exactly what they…

In a library, there are countless books. All with countless stories. Both good and bad help more and more people become interested in reading and learning about different things. So Far From the Bamboo Grove by Yoko Kawashima Watkins teaches the story of WWII from a side that you rarely hear about. And while So Far From the Bamboo Grove by Mrs. Watkins a good book, it is incredibly detailed in the pain she went through, and shouldn’t be read in any middle or elementary school. So Far From the…