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Unit 6 Text I Knowledge and Wisdom (abridged) About the author: Bertrand Russell (1872–1970) British philosopher, logician, essayist and social critic; best known for his work in mathematical logic and analytic philosophy; made significant contributions to a broad range of subjects including education, history, political theory and religious studies; awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1950 ; remained a prominent public figure until his death at the age of 98. Pre-reading questions 1. How do you define “wisdom”? For your own part, do you think knowledge and wisdom are the same? Questions for first reading 1. What’s the purpose of the author in writing the article? / What’s the thesis (statement) of the article? 2. According to the author, what are the constituents of wisdom? Questions for first reading 1. According to the author, what is the first factor that contributes to wisdom? 2. What is a sense of proportion? Can you find some synonyms for this phrase from the text? (sense of comprehensive vision; comprehensiveness) 3. Why does the author take the study of history for example in Para. 3? 4. In what sense does the author say that wisdom is needed in private life ? 5. What’s the essence of wisdom according to the author? Answer to the Thesis Statement 1. What is wisdom? / What are the constituents of wisdom? 1) a sense of proportion / a sense of comprehensive vision / comprehensiveness; 2) awareness of the ends of human life ; 3) the choice of ends to be pursued and emancipation from personal prejudice; 4) emancipation from the tyranny of the here and now 2. what can be done to teach wisdom? Language Points 1. surpass: vt. be even better or greater than … He surpassed Ronaldo and became the highest scorer in the World Cup. Collocations: Surpass expectations / hopes /dreams:be better than one had expected/ hoped/ dreamed Surpass oneself: do better than one has ever done