In this week’s lecture Dr. Gbadegesin discussed the research question in greater depth by acknowledging different aspects of the question. He brought to light the various fields of study with examples such as Fine Arts, Divinity, Engineering and Technology, and Medical and Allied Health. Dr. Gbadegsin also made sure to distinguish and elaborate on the difference between some terms. He differentiated between knowledge and wisdom and the intellectual and the philosopher. I found his definition of wisdom to be quite interesting. I enjoyed his detail about the order of education and how it all started with The Goddess Ma’at, Pharaoh Rameses the Great, and Vizier Ptahhotep. Dr G also brought to light the original text in which some of the newer works are based such as Principles of Ma’at, The Pyramid Texts, and The Books of Instructions. The original texts were written on the tombs of pharaohs and some represented the principles and lifestyle of the Egyptian culture. Sadly, I feel as though now-a-days we probably couldn’t keep or live up to some of the Principles of Ma’t some being:
- I have not exaggerated my words when speaking
- I have not placed myself on a pedestal
- I have not told lies
- I have not overstepped my boundaries of concern.
Dr. G went over the story of Iwa and the definition and value of good character. He let us know that it is the beauty of your character that truly matters.
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