Theory of Knowledge Prompt: Knowledge

G. K. Chesterton: "It is very good for a man to talk about what he does not understand; as long as he understands that he does not understand it.”

This statement represents a few very important points in man's search for knowledge, and their thirst for enlightenment. Some of these points maybe pointed out simply as:
- Man continues to thirst for knowledge
- We search answers for those that don't have one
- We discuss with each other although we don't understand
this 3 statements can be altogether linked with this statement as the main point of " talk about what he does not understand" shows that us as mankind, continually search for answers, and we do this through many ways, these may include: observation through experimentation, discussion with others, and methods such as obtaining evidence through empiricism (sense perception). But even though we try and strive to obtain this evidence or search for this knowledge, we must be aware that we are treading and venturing off to unknown grounds. Therefore those who endeavour to enlighten others, must be careful, the uncharted territory that they roam in could actually prove to be dangerous, thus explaining the "...as long as he understands that he does not understand it.” part of the statement.

Although it is good for humans to start questioning the knowledge that they have obtained, and try to strive further and further within this dark abyss, we must always keep in mind and realize that this uncharted territory must always be entered with a certain frame of mind that must be weary and always cautious of their surroundings