Transcript "Curiosity" by William J. O`Malley, S.J.
“Curiosity” by William J. O’Malley, S.J.
“Curiosity” by William J. O’Malley, S.J.
Generic Question # 1 What was the point or thesis of the book/article? Can I put it into a declarative sentence?
In order to be totally happy, successful, and fulfilled human beings, people must continue to ask “Why?” and be curious about the world Human life begins to die when we stop asking “why?” Generic Question # 2 What was the most important thing I learned? (or was it same-old, same-old?)
“Curiosity” by William J. O’Malley, S.J.
Education/Learning Begins with puzzlement, curiosity Continues with reflection on lived experience Schooling/Endurance Begins when a bell rings The Four D’s to be “Successful” in life Discipline Drive Determination Dream (imagination, curiosity)
“Curiosity” by William J. O’Malley, S.J.
“What are people for?” 1.
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The answer will make us happy, successful, and fulfilled Learning – the capacity to understand, reason Loving – willingness to sacrifice our lives Growing – ability to become more and more fully human (learning and loving) Barriers to total fulfillment as humans School, parents Curiosity has its costs or price Curiosity requires risks and vulnerability
“Curiosity” by William J. O’Malley, S.J.