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issue177. "The study of an academic discipline alters the way we perceive the world. After studying the discipline, we see the same world as before, but with different eyes."
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I strongly agree that the study of an academic discipline alters the way we perceive the world. Before we are exposed to academic education, we view the world with our own eyes, using only our assumption and imagination. However, when we study the discipline, we will perceive the world in a different way, which is more objective, more profound, more holistic and more aesthetic.
Academic education equips us with objective eyes to perceive the world and ourselves. With the knowledge of a discipline, we can cast away the ridiculous cognition we once held due to our innocence in that field. For example, I used to think that the stars were like light bulbs hanging up in the sky. After I leant some fundamentals of astronomy, I began to laugh at my naive imagination. The stars are actually celestial bodies like the sun which generates light by atomic fusion reaction. Certainly I can still compare the stars to light bulbs, but I no longer believe they are, since I know the truth thanks to the discipline of astronomy. This topic also reminds me of those people who are easily seduced by pseudoscience. They are talked into believing the supernatural power of a 'master' can cure them of diseases without medical treatment and medicine, as a result, many of the patients die by refusal to treatment. If they know a little about pathology and have a scientific mind, they will look at their diseases with an objective view, and soon recover with appropriate treatment. In this sense, the study of academic disciplines is important for us to form a objective perspective of the world and even more important, of our bodies.
Moreover, through the study of academic disciplines we learn to ponder over problems much deeper than before. Apart from recognition of the superficial relationship, we try to grope for the in-depth correlation between different things. To illustrate, consider the situation that the central bank increases the interest rate. Our first reaction is probably that 'Great! Let's deposit our savings in the bank! We can gain more interest than before.' Nevertheless, If we understand the discipline of macro-economy, we can give the issue a deeper elaboration. We may infer that our nation wants to cool down the over-investment thus expecting the price of real estate will go down a little bit. Also, we may predict that the stock market is subject to suffer for a while since investors may withdraw some of their money to deposit. After studying economy, we obtain a profound eye to see through the economic phenomena. Similar miracles will take place after we study other disciplines.
At the same time, the study of academic disciplines will render us an integrated head to consider world affairs. As the globe is becoming a village day by day, problems in one country is very likely to influence other countries. We should be armed with knowledge of different disciplines in order to deal with world affairs effectively. Consider the issue of global warming. We cannot fully understand the necessity and urgency of overall reduction of carbon dioxide emission unless we know the mechanism of circulation of atmosphere by studying the discipline of environmental science. Also, we learn to deal with global issues in a broad and holistic way. Economic development and harmonious existence of human beings, which should be taken priority of?(Word说这句有语法错误 大家帮忙看看) Without the knowledge of many disciplines, we are deprived of the privilege to express our opinions on this issue.
Last but not least, we can better explore the beauty of the world by the study of an academic discipline. Not only art teaches us to appreciate the exquisiteness of a painting or sculpture, but other disciplines also inspire us to see the beauty behind the order and regulation of the universe. Every time I am shown the complex regulatory pathways of various genes, I will admire the beauty of the intelligent organization of every creature. Every time I observe the dainty arrangement of a crystal, I am overwhelmed by the force that creates such elegancy. (这句也有语法错误??)Every time I see the marvelous spectacles of sunrises and sunsets, I want to sing for the physical regulation that governs the earth to orbit the sun. Admittedly without any knowledge of academic discipline, we can still admire the apparent beauty of universe, but only after we learn many disciplines can we can see the elegant string of the universe.
In short, the world remains what it is, but our perspective changes, thanks to the study of an academic discipline.
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