Hsun Tzu Encouraging Learning Summary

Exploring The Ideas of Philosophy and Freedom The following essay introduces the text Encouraging Learning, by Hsun Tzu, and the text Learning to Read, by Frederick Douglas. Their work has significance both in the connection between philosophy, and the linkage between knowledge and freedom, as well as mentions the importance of education and how it can influence and shape an individual’s state of mind. They are both meticulous writers and are highly skilled in education. It is important to note that these texts also introduce us to the eight elements of critical thinking. Furthermore, it is crucial that all readers apply the eight elements of critical thinking, as they provide skills in both analytic thinking and problem-solving. Nonetheless,
In addition, his point of view, which is his own belief and opinion, states that he also believed in concepts that only devoted study can produce virtue and important ethical conduct. These key concepts can be recognized as logic, language, and education. One way he explains his beliefs about concepts is through the use of examples. Out of everything, why an example? Taking a look at Reading the World by Michael Austin, he gives a brief explanation of how and why he uses examples. It says,“ Hsun Tzu’s primary method of supporting his arguments in this selection is to give examples, either from the natural world or from figures in Chinese history” (Austin 3). This brings up the idea that examples can be a strong supporting tool to help support an argumentative text or essay. For example, the text Encouraging Learning provides us with an example of Hsun Tzu who says,” He compared the process of educating a child to the process of straightening a piece of wood against a board or sharpening a piece of metal with a stone” (Austin
Additionally, he expresses his own thoughts, questions, and assumptions through writing. In addition, an example of these assumptions and questions Douglass made is provided in the text Reading The World by Michael Austin, and it states that, “The more I read, the more I was led to abhor and detest my enslavers.” (Austin 22) The piece of evidence and an example that was given is a form of oppression against the enslavers. The act of learning to write and read is a form of resistance. Additionally, he also believed that he was inspired by literacy and the educational fundamentals it holds. Douglass, in his own point of view, believed that education is important and that literacy enabled Douglass to communicate effectively. At first, Douglass didn't know what the word oppression meant, so he asked a question at issue, which was why were many blacks excluded and treated unequally? As stated in the book The Thinker's Guide To Analytic Thinking by Dr. Linda Elder and Dr. Richard Paul, it states that a question at issue must, “State the question at issue clearly and precisely.” (Elder Paul