Exemplification Essay: Curiosity And Discovery

Over the years, my parents have always attempted to rouse my curiosity. As a pilot in the Pakistan Air Force, my father wanted me to be very curious about the world. He would spend hours explaining scientific concepts to me. Needless to say, he had tightly pinned all his hopes on me, and wanted me to have an instinctive interest in physical science. He repeatedly quoted this verse from the Holy Quran, which—as a result—has been permanently engraved in my memory. "Indeed, in the creation of the heavens and the earth, and the alternation of the night and the day, are signs for men of understanding." (Surah Al Baqarah, 2:164) This verse was used as one of the many proofs to promote curiosity about the marvels, puzzles, and obscurities of this world. Curiosity leads to discovery, and discovery was his inamorata.

If I were to bring up wisdom, morality, humility, or existence as topics of discourse to my father, he would simply shake his head in denial, while muttering words such as 'illogical' and

In actuality, he simply wanted to ignite impassioned sparks of awakening in the souls of the youth. He intended to rouse their conscience and promote self-examination. Instead of blindly accepting the traditions, norms, and practices around them, Socrates wanted the youth to form their own opinions through contemplation. He promoted thoughtful questioning and awakened their sense of individuality. He did not corrupt young minds—if anything, he brought about their intellectual revival. Socrates sagely stated, "To find yourself, think for yourself." The aforementioned Socratic sentiment is shared by William Deresiewicz. He believes that education has become a mere transfer of information; it has become exceedingly quantified. Independent thinking has been replaced by the strategically regulated transfer of information. Students simply regurgitate the contents to get the grades, and the