Access to Knowledge
Access to Knowledge and Censorship
- Access to Knowledge: The ability to obtain, understand, and use information and ideas.
- Censorship: The suppression or restriction of access to information, often by governments or institutions.
Article 27 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
- Article 27: Emphasizes the right to freely participate in cultural life, enjoy the arts, and share in scientific advancement and its benefits.
- Significance: Highlights the importance of access to knowledge as a fundamental human right.
Why Are Certain Ways of Knowing Dismissed by Western Philosophical Traditions?
- Meditation and Introspection: Often undervalued in Western philosophy due to:
- Empiricism: Focus on sensory experience and observable evidence.
- Rationalism: Emphasis on logical reasoning and abstract thought.
- Contrast with Eastern Traditions:
- Eastern philosophies: Often prioritize introspective methods, viewing them as valid paths to knowledge.
Example
In Buddhism, meditation is a central practice for understanding the nature of reality.
