"For also knowledge itself is
power" stated originally by
Ferdowsi, which in modern
times is often paraphrased as
"knowledge is power." The
phrase implies that with
knowledge or education one's
potential or abilities in life will
certainly increase. Having and
sharing knowledge is widely
recognised as the basis for
improving one's reputation and
influence, thus power. This
phrase may also be used as a
justification for a reluctance to
share information when a
person believes that
withholding knowledge can
deliver to that person some
form of advantage. It is possible
that Bacon was paraphrasing
Proverbs 24:5: "A wise man has
great power, and a man of
knowledge increases strength."
Another possible meaning for
this phrase can be found in
philosophical idealism - if the
world exists solely as the
content of consciousness, then
knowledge itself can be used to
directly manipulate the content
of reality.
power" stated originally by
Ferdowsi, which in modern
times is often paraphrased as
"knowledge is power." The
phrase implies that with
knowledge or education one's
potential or abilities in life will
certainly increase. Having and
sharing knowledge is widely
recognised as the basis for
improving one's reputation and
influence, thus power. This
phrase may also be used as a
justification for a reluctance to
share information when a
person believes that
withholding knowledge can
deliver to that person some
form of advantage. It is possible
that Bacon was paraphrasing
Proverbs 24:5: "A wise man has
great power, and a man of
knowledge increases strength."
Another possible meaning for
this phrase can be found in
philosophical idealism - if the
world exists solely as the
content of consciousness, then
knowledge itself can be used to
directly manipulate the content
of reality.
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