2006-06-21 17:20:08 · 32 answers · asked by Kraljica Katica 7 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
A little knowledge will breed stupid fanatics, and too much knowledge will breed sickly cynic philosophers. . . .
A common proverb says: "Where ignorance is bless it is folly to be wise"
Goethe started Faust with these lines:
"Poor, fool, with all this sweated lure, i stand no wiser than I was before,
And round we go in crooked ways or straight, and well I know ignorance is our fate, and that I hate. . . . . ."
What do you think, yourself?
2006-06-21 18:47:06 · answer #1 · answered by Romeo 5 · 14⤊ 2⤋
A little knowledge isn't dangerous being happy with only that little bit is. Knowledge can be like a double edged sword too much and too little are both bad. But being happy with knowing only a little is ignorance and ignorance is a dangerous thing.
2006-06-21 17:26:47 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it's not. Actually, the more you know the better. Then you can proceed with caution after analyzing the possible outcomes. Take sex for example. It's better to know a lot about it before doing it. This way you can prevent pregnancies, STDs or any other emotional regrets. More knowledge is great, ignorance or little knowledge dangerous.
2006-06-21 17:56:50 · answer #3 · answered by funkymonkey 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's incomplete information, then yes...it can be dangerous. Imagine the following:
Karen overheard Anne say to someone on the phone, "I think I want to die..."
But before Anne could finish her sentence, Karen ran off to tell her parents, Anne's parents, a priest, the local authorities, and a suicide prevention specialist. Had she waited just a minute longer, she'd have heard Anne finish her sentence, "I think I want to die of old age, in my sleep, with my husband of 62 years by my side."
This is just a benign anecdote to illustrate what can go wrong with "a little knowledge." There are current examples which have far heavier implications for society and global peace. I don't think I need to elaborate.
2006-06-21 17:31:51 · answer #4 · answered by Jen 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes a little knowledge can be dangerous .... a lot of knowledge is far less dangerous.
2006-06-21 17:30:11 · answer #5 · answered by Jonnie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All knowledge is good. How you apply that knowledge would determine if you are using it dangerously or not.
Knowledge itself has no physical form, therefore cannot be dangerous. The use of knowledge can be.
2006-06-21 17:27:26 · answer #6 · answered by jeffrey_meyer2000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Think of it this way: If I taught you how to start the engine on an airplane, taught you how to take off, taught you how to climb and then fly level, but did NOT teach you how to land, you may believe that little knowledge I did teach you would be very dangerous indeed.
2006-06-21 17:27:49 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A little knowledge is probably all we will ever have. It is stupidity that is dangerous.
2006-06-21 17:30:23 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
'knowledge' itself is a dangerous thing - people might pick up a tidbit of fact and exploit to try to fuel an entire argument - ironically it is that bit of 'knowledge' which makes the person come off as ignorant
2006-06-21 17:50:44 · answer #9 · answered by Brian 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I see your point, sometimes there are some things you wish you didn't know because at the end of the day, what you don't know won't hurt you and ignorance is bliss, right?
On the other hand, knowledge is power ...
2006-06-21 18:15:32 · answer #10 · answered by LONDONER © 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You've to be more specific.
Because the "knowledge" you're indicating here is quite a broad & open topic.
If it's not abused or misused, it can definitely be to your advantage, having said that, if it's used for personal gain (selfish reasons) it may have negative repercussions...
2006-06-21 17:31:14 · answer #11 · answered by ViRg() 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋