[英语学习]Unit 8 Knowledge and Wisdom.ppt

Tang Xiaoyun Unit Six Knowledge and Wisdom (abridged) --- Bertrand Russell About the author Bertrand Russell(1872-1970), British philosopher and mathematician, was one of the outstanding figures of 20th century British philosophy, and was especially important for his work in mathematical logic and notable for his support of humanitarian causes. His major works include Principia Mathematica, 3 vols. (1910-1913), written with A.N. Whitehead, and A History of Western Philosophy (1945). Russell was twice imprisoned for activities associated with his advocacy of pacifism(1918), and awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1950. Warm-up Discussion What kind of people are considered knowledgeable? Name some great names. What kind of people are considered wise? Name some great names. Which is much harder in your opinion, becoming knowledgeable or becoming wise? Why? What is the relationship between knowledge and wisdom? Memorable quotes Science is organized knowledge. Wisdom is organized life. Without knowledge, I cannot play the violin. Without wisdom, I cannot play the music. Global reading Is this text a narration, argumentation, description or explanation? What is the topic and the supporting details? Structural Analysis Para.1 What view is commonly accepted in terms of knowledge and wisdom? Is there any orthodox definition of wisdom? Has the writer stated the purpose of the writing? What is it? Para.2-5 Identify the topic sentences in each paragraph. (para.2) 1st factor: comprehensiveness mixed with a sense of proportion Topic sentence: Of these I should put first a sense of proportion: the capacity to take account of all the important factors in a problem and to attach to each its due weight. paraphrase Of these I should put first a sense of proportion: the capacity to take account of all the important factors in a problem and to attach to each its due weight. (l.1-3) Among contributors to wisdom, I shall see a sense of proportion as th