Quest for knowledge

Definition

The continuous search for understanding about ourselves and our universe; this includes scientific discoveries, philosophical inquiries etc.

Analogy

Imagine it like exploring an endless library filled with books on every possible subject. Just as you'd wander the aisles, pulling out books to learn more, humanity's quest for knowledge involves constantly seeking new information and understanding.

Related terms

Enlightenment: A European intellectual movement of the 17th and 18th centuries emphasizing reason and individualism rather than tradition. It was heavily influenced by philosophers such as Descartes, Locke, and Newton.

Scientific Revolution: The period of great advances in the sciences, roughly 1500-1700. During this time, the foundations of modern science were laid down in Western Europe.

Renaissance: A period in European history marking the transition from the Middle Ages to Modernity and covering the 15th and 16th centuries. It is associated with a surge of interest in classical scholarship and values.