The, Ignorance Is Bliss, By Albert Einstein And Steven...

There is a famous saying that goes, â€Å"Ignorance is bliss;† when superficially examining this saying, one might conclude that some things are better left unknown. After analyzing the maxim, one might be provoked to ask if an omniscient mind is superior. After all, it is geniuses such as Albert Einstein and Steven Hawking who acclaim their fame from their brilliance. Although the perception of knowledge varies, when earned, knowledge engenders an enlightenment and purity of mind; however, as evinced by Plato, the Schaibles, and Francis, knowledge is difficult to attain and has negative side effects. When gained, one’s idea of knowledge proves to be illuminating and beneficial to his or her mind’s purity. Plato believes that â€Å"in the world of knowledge the idea of good appears last of all, and is seen only with an effort; and, when seen, is also inferred to be the universal author of all things beautiful and right, parent of light and of the lord of li ght in this visible world, and the immediate source of reason and truth in the intellectual.† It is wholesome knowledge that provides truth, and truth, in turn, provides understanding. The â€Å"light† that Plato describes as a result of having knowledge is a symbol of purity, clarity, and truth; it provides an intellectual illumination of reason and awareness of all things good and beautiful. Accordingly, what Plato criticizes as â€Å"darkness,† or ignorance, the Schaibles perceive as their own from of truth and wisdom. TheShow MoreRelatedStephen P. Robbins Timothy A. Judge (2011) Organizational Behaviour 15th Edition New Jersey: Prentice Hall393164 Words   |  1573 PagesUniversity Brenda McAleer, University of Maine at Augusta Christina McCale, Regis College Don McCormick, California State University Northridge James McElroy, Iowa State University Bonnie McNeely, Murray State University Melony Mead, University of Phoenix Steven Meisel, La Salle Universi ty Nancy Meyer-Emerick, Cleveland State University Catherine Michael, St. Edwards University Sandy Miles, Murray State University Janice Miller, University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee Leann Mischel, Susquehanna University Atul