"知識は理解のために作られたのではなく、切断のために作られたものだ。"
— Michel Foucault
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The quote is suggesting that knowledge is not just for understanding things but for making decisions and taking action. Imagine you have a knife. The knife is most useful when you use it to cut things, not just to look at it and understand how sharp it is. In the same way, knowledge should be used to solve problems or make improvements, not just to know facts. For example, a doctor learns about diseases not just to understand them but to treat patients and save lives. Similarly, if you learn about budgeting, it's not just to know how to handle money but to actually manage your finances better. So, the key idea is to use what you know to make a difference in your life or in the lives of others.
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Analysis Concepts Critical thinking Intellectual Interpretation Knowledge Philosophy Understanding Wisdom
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