Friday, December 7, 2018

The tactics of knowledge

What is knowledge?

Merriam-Webster has quite a bit to say on this. One of its definitions is, "acquaintance with or understanding of a science, art, or technique." Another definition is, "the circumstance or condition of apprehending truth or fact through reasoning: cognition."

What is tactics?

Back to Merriam-Webster: tactics is "the science and art of disposing and maneuvering forces in combat." Also, "the art or skill of employing available means to accomplish an end."

So the words knowledge and tactics both have similar meanings, however, tactics has more of a military connotation, whereas knowledge has an academic connotation.

This blog intends to explore the relationship between both. A fully mature man or woman must have a balance between what they know and what they implement in their lives. And, to be viable leaders in their communities, they must be able to stand up for themselves and their own families and friends -- in many different contexts.

I intend to explore this relationship from the perspectives of the classics of literature and thought, but also from more modern perspectives.

Stay tuned!