Knowledge plays an important role in all spheres of human life and activity.

It is a powerful factor which helps man to

attain success, power and position in life. There is no doubt that physical strength and money are instruments of power.
A man who is physically strong or whose purse is full commands power over others.
But the power of knowledge is still greater. He is, however, a thinking animal. Knowledge directs his actions and enables
him to find the difference between right and wrong, good and bad. It helps him overcome his weakness and faults and
face dangers and difficulties with courage and confidence. It gives him mental, moral and spiritual advancement.
Besides this, it is through knowledge that man has gained mastery over nature.
There was a day when man was in an uncivilized stage. He lived in caves and dens. He was afraid of wild animals.
Gradually civilization came to human society and man acquired knowledge. With its attainment he became civilized.
Now knowledge has made him ruler over nature. He has used the force of nature to his needs. Nothing remains
unknown to him.
He has become a great scientist, skilful artist, a mighty creator of things and a noble path finder of life. Advancement of
civilization and culture would be impossible without knowledge. Knowledge plays an important role in the progress of
art, literature, science, philosophy and religion. So knowledge is power. It has led man for progress. Mighty minds with
power of knowledge can rule the minds of millions.

Knowledge is power. This is true, whether the power which knowledge gives be used for good or for evil. By his medical
knowledge, the doctor can cure disease and save his patient's life. But the blackmailer, by his knowledge of some guilty
secret, can bleed his victim white under the threat of disclosure. In general, the man who knows has an advantage over
the man who does not know. In this way the educated classes have always been able to rule over the ignorant.
During the middle Ages in Europe, the only educated men were the priests. Great barons, brave knights, kings and
ruling princes very often could not even read and write Kings had to appoint priests as their ministers. Unless the king
was a man of very strong character, the power, nominally his, was in the hands of learned and clever priests.
The soldier, the man of the sword, thought he was the master; but he was really in the hands of the priest, the man of the
pen. The pen was mightier than the sword. It was the same in ancient India. The learned Brahmins were for ages the real
rulers of Indian States. They dominated the lower, ignorant castes; and their knowledge enabled them to manage the
Rajas and Maharajas.
In the same way, and for the same reason, civilized nations can dominate ignorant savage races. A handful of cultured
men can control hundreds of unlettered natives. It is their superior knowledge, and the weapons, organization and
character which that knowledge has given them that give the cultured man power over these people who are physically,
but not intellectually, their equals.
In Europe and America today, education is so widespread that even the working classes are educated people. As they
have advanced in knowledge, the common people have advanced in power. So in the great democracies the people now
rule themselves, and are no longer under the domination of priests and kings.
Physically, man is a comparatively weak animal. He cannot naturally run like the horse, nor fly like the birds. He is no
match in strength for the elephant, the lion or the bear. He has no natural weapons of defense like the tiger's fangs and
claws. Yet he conquers all these strong and fierce beasts, and forces some of them to be his servants. It is his superior
knowledge and intelligence that make him the master of creatures superior to him in physical strength.

Knowledge is awareness of knowing about what, why, when, where and how of anything. It is power. Power is of two
kinds: one physical and the other intellectual. The physical power includes strength and skill to do things, to perform
acts and to produce goods. The intellectual polders include recall, recognition, retention, reasoning, imagination,
curiosity and so on.
Knowledge therefore in the broader sense means intellectual as well as physical powers. Literally it means to see, listen,
understand, desire, plan, work and achieve. So knowledge helps an individual not only to desire but also to achieved
what he desires.
Man, since his early existence on this planet, has been in the quest of knowledge continuously. It was on account of his
curiosity and desire to acquire knowledge of facts that civilization has developed to its modern stage. Man had been
living just like other animals, roaming in the forest, hunting for good, searching the caves for shelter, almost naked, in
the early stage of his evolution.
His quest of knowledge has helped him to create fire, develop agriculture and grow food, construct beautiful houses for
shelter, weave good cloths to wear, and play on instruments of music for recreation. Thus man who was once afraid and
worshiped the elements of nature like fire, water, earth, air and space has now brought these elements under his control.
He has advanced so much in science that he is able to produce whatever he wants, go wherever he likes and turn forces
of nature to his advantage.
Knowledge sharpens the mind and intelligence, which in turn improves farther quest and desire for adventure and
investigation. Man has already known the different corners of the world. He has started stepping on other planets. He
has gone and come back from the moon. He is now exploring the other planets. All this is possible because of his
knowledge of science and technology.
Muscle power was the law of the jungle. Today it is knowledge of science and technology that rules the world. The
Second World War came to an end on account of the atom bomb only. Scientific knowledge alone would decide the fate
of the world. Hence if power is to be acquired it is possible only though knowledge. It is agreed that knowledge is power
as it enables an individual to prove his superiority over others.

The main difference between a man and an animal is that man has some knowledge but an animal has no knowledge
of anything. Knowledge is the godmother of all discoveries, explorations and inventions.
Mostly man gains knowledge through observation and experimentation: At first man starts with certain hypothesis or
theory and sometimes even without any premeditation, prerequisite or predetermination. In other words, he embarks
upon a project just at random and the results are startlingly positive or negative.
Einstein, for instance, was actually not working for discovering the atom when he stepped upon it just by chance. Even
Newtons sight of the falling apple and the thoughts that it generated in his mind which led to the discovery of the theory
of gravitation were not for conceived by him.
All the modern technology which has made certain nations so powerful economically and militarily is all based on
knowledge. In countries like the USA research in all fields of science is done on regular basis and that is one of the
underlying secrets of her success and matchlessness and invulnerability as a nation in the world, at least not to the
extent of a crippling effect.

India has also done great research in certain fields, as for instance, in the fields of information technology and
telecommunications and she is now reaping rich harvest for this. So, in a nutshell we shall have to agree to what Bacon
said four centuries ago that knowledge is power.
All human progress and perhaps even mans very existence on the globe depends upon his retention and growth of
knowledge in various fields for positive and constructive purposes because if knowledge is used for negative purposes,
it can play havoc with our life and existence on earth.

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1. The desire for power inherent in man.

2. Distinctions and disparities lead to the idea of superiority both on the individual and national
level.
3. Mental power superior than physical power.
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Knowledge attained by man gave him the power to rule over the elements that govern life.
All the discoveries and inventions of man, the manifestation of the power of knowledge.
Discipline, order and economy form the basis of the power given byknowledge
Balance is the cardinal virtue of good sense.
Knowledge must mellow in wisdom which is the mark of culture and humanity.
The quest of knowledge should lead to the realization of the Truth.

Knowledge Is Power And Its Facts

Physical power is of the lower order as compared to the power of the mind.
Primitive men mainly understood one kind of power and that was of the body. In
past the strength of the arms decided things and might alone was right.
However, with the growth of civilization and the development of the human
mind, the mental power came to be recognized as of a superior order. Mental
power has its origin of knowledge and knowledge is power.The epoch-making
discovery of atomic energy has revolutionized the entire concept of future life
of man on the earth. Today completely unheard of strides made by man in the
field of science are the result of the eternal quest of knowledge and perpetual
search of wisdom combined with the hunger for power to rule and dominate In fact, the
development of art, science, culture and civilization ultimately depends upon knowledge. Nature has
yielded her mysteries to this power. It has given man physical power and mental strength at one
and the same time. But knowledge has not only given man mental strength, it
has taught him how to utilize his physical strength in a better, surer and more
disciplined and economic way. This prevents unnecessary waste of physical
energy and brings in order and economy in the use of it. Thus discipline, order
and economy form the basis of this power which knowledge has bestowed
upon man has us. Today penetrateddeep into the recesses of human mind and
learnt to read his thoughts. What was once thought impossible or miraculous,
is now an easy thing, and what today is a mystery will be an open truth
tomorrow. His art and literature, his philosophy and science, his laws and
institutions all reveal the power of knowledge. Behind our admiration of poets,
philosophers and scientists, lies our tribute to this power. We respect and adore them because we
feel that they are more powerful by the virtue of their knowledge than the average man. Heroworship is but an aspect of the worship of knowledge.

Why Knowledge Is Power?

Thus, the wise men to today the martyrs of knowledge are even sacrificing their lives to add more and more to the
rich fund of human knowledge. Indeed great ideas run away with men, and there is no trait more constant in
human nature than his habit of pursuing a truth beyond its proper province ; a history of civilization might also be

written in terms, first of the discovery of great truths, and then of their exaggeration. Hence balance is the cardinal
virtue of good. All the great discoveries and inventions of life are manifestations of the power of knowledge. The
key to knowledge is a vigilant and disciplined mind. I believe that to understand something is to experience it. Apparently,
knowledge has to be learned. In college you begin to learn information that you weren't in touch with before. Once you begin
to acquire this new knowledge you discover things about yourself you didn't know you possessed. Things you thought were
out of your reach or something you were not able to accomplish. Attaining new information will enable you to see things in a
different light, change your point of view on things. In order to own knowledge one must address it outside of college because
there's no point in learning if you can't apply it to anything unless you experience it firsthand. Not comprehending what you
learned will do you no good. College will open doors to more opportunities and choices for me in my future. Although going to
college takes a lot of preparation, it will improve the quality of my life in the long run. College will allow me to gain more
knowledge that will be helpful throughout my whole life. As well as expanding my knowledge there's the concept of expressing
my thoughts clearly in writing and speech. Broadening my perspective by meeting new and interesting people, experiencing
new social situations, and learning to be independent will increase my understanding of the world. Without knowledge history
reiterates due to ignorance of the past. Knowledge is not just one entity, "You must understand the whole of life, not just one
little part of it. That is why you must read, that is why you must look at the skies, that is why you must sing, and dance, and
write poems, and suffer, and understand, for all that is life." Knowledge only has power if you release it.
Knowledge is power. This is true, whether the power which knowledge gives be used for good or for evil. By his medical
knowledge, the doctor can cure disease and save his patient's life. But the blackmailer, by his knowledge of some guilty
secret, can bleed his victim white under the threat of disclosure. In general, the man who knows has an advantage over the
man who does not know. In this way the educated classes have always been able to rule over the ignorant.
During the middle Ages in Europe, the only educated men were the priests. Great barons, brave knights, kings and ruling
princes very often could not even read and write Kings had to appoint priests as their ministers. Unless the king was a man of
very strong character, the power, nominally his, was in the hands of learned and clever priests.
The soldier, the man of the sword, thought he was the master; but he was really in the hands of the priest, the man of the pen.
The pen was mightier than the sword. It was the same in ancient India. The learned Brahmins were for ages the real rulers of
Indian States. They dominated the lower, ignorant castes; and their knowledge enabled them to manage the Rajas and
Maharajas.
In the same way, and for the same reason, civilized nations can dominate ignorant savage races. A handful of cultured men
can control hundreds of unlettered natives. It is their superior knowledge, and the weapons, organization and character which
that knowledge has given them that give the cultured man power over these people who are physically, but not intellectually,
their equals.
In Europe and America today, education is so widespread that even the working classes are educated people. As they have
advanced in knowledge, the common people have advanced in power. So in the great democracies the people now rule
themselves, and are no longer under the domination of priests and kings.
Physically, man is a comparatively weak animal. He cannot naturally run like the horse, nor fly like the birds. He is no match in
strength for the elephant, the lion or the bear. He has no natural weapons of defense like the tiger's fangs and claws. Yet he
conquers all these strong and fierce beasts, and forces some of them to be his servants. It is his superior knowledge and
intelligence that make him the master of creatures superior to him in physical strength.

Knowledge can be defined as the fact or state of knowing. There are many different aspects of knowledge.
Knowledge comes from many different places. There are great numbers of philosophers who have tried to
describe where knowledge comes from. Also knowledge can be divided into different parts according to the way
we receive knowledge. There are many things that related to the knowledge of something. The development of
questions in philosophy about knowledge began back in the day of Plato.
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They are still around today. These questions are the hardest to answer. Also these questions are used to give
background on a lot of philosophies. Epistemology is the theory of knowledge. This theory asks three questions:
what are the sources of knowledge? What is the nature of knowledge? And is our knowledge valid?
Knowledge is believed to come from four different sources. The sources each have their own way to look at the
world. The appeal to authority is the
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first source of knowledge. We learn things about the past from the testimony of others. The experience of the
person who gives you the testimony is the actual source. Although authority is used a lot as a source of
knowledge, this is only a secondary source. Another source is the senses through empiricism. The realm of
knowledge is given to us through all of our perceptions of something concrete. Whatever someone sees, hears,
touches, smells, and tastes then is made
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into an idea that becomes a part of the knowledge that person can receive. The philosophy of pragmatism is
similar to empiricism. The next source is rationalism. Rationalists say that thinking is a source of knowledge. They
also say that the mind has the ability to discover truth by itself, or knowledge is obtained by comparing ideas with
ideas. The things that the senses detect are just raw material of knowledge in rationalism. The last source is
intuition, or the
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direct apprehension of knowledge that is not the result of conscious reasoning or of immediate sense perception.
Intuition has four different ways that it is connected with being a source of knowledge. First George Santayana
believed intuition was the awareness of the immediate data of consciousness. He said that intuition is in the
knowledge of oneself and ones own life. The second is that intuition is actually just a combination of ones past
experiences and thinking. It comes from subconscious
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induction or deduction. People who have done a lot of thinking and have done a certain type of work will have a
good intuition in that area. The belief that intuition is a higher kind of knowledge is the third way it could be a
source. Bergson said that intelligence and intuition are traveling in opposite directions. Intelligence is a tool used
by science to deal with matter, while intuition is the instinct of someone that leads that person to
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the very inwardness of life. The last way intuition could be a source of knowledge is through mystical expressions.
It is believed that mystical expressions can enable someone to gain an immediate knowledge that transcends

knowledge gained through reason and the senses. This fourth description of intuition says that it could be a
manifestation of the self in union with spiritual reality. These sources of knowledge range from the very perception
of objects to the supernatural induction of knowledge
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does not only have its sources but it also can come from different natures. The two main natures of knowledge are
subjectivism and objectivism. Other than the nature of
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Knowledge is power. This is true, when it is used for human welfare. Miseries and crimes may be the result of ignorance, but far more and
worse are the effects of bad use of knowledge. Chemistry is a noble science. Should it be called harmful science if it is used to invent
poison gases to be let loose on woman and children? It is a clear misuse of knowledge.
The man who knows has an advantage over the man who does not know. By his medical knowledge, the physician can cure disease and
save his patients life. But the blackmailer, by his knowledge of some guilty secret, can bleed his victim white under the threat of
disclosure. In this way the educated Classes have always been able to rule over the ignorant. During the middle Ages in Europe, the only
educated men were the priests. The ruling classes very often could not even read and write. They had to appoint priest as their ministers
and advisers. In the same way, and for the same reason, a handful of Europeans could control millions of African natives.
In the earliest history, the East predominated because of their superior knowledge. The Muslims were then the torch-bearer of knowledge.
Europe was then sunk in barbarism. But with the beginning of the sixteenth century the West again became the leader of civilization.
Western in fluence became dominant throughout the world. They established their colonies in Asian land African countries. South Asia
remained 1 under the British control for more than a century. It was their superior knowledge and the weapons, organization and character
which that knowledge had given them that made the white races superior to the East. Lord Tennyson has rightly saidKnowledge comes
but wisdom lingers He means that science has provided us with a huge stock of knowledge but unfortunately it is not being put to right
use. For example, Atomic power can be employed both for destructive and useful purposes. Its enormous potentialities to destroy life were
demonstrated, when in August; 1945 two atom bombs were dropped on the Japanese cities, Hiroshima & Nagasaki. The devastation caused
by them was unprecedented in the history of mankind. Of late, however, scientists have been concentrating as harnessing atomic energy for
purposes of human? welfare. If we do not apply wisdom in the use knowledge, we shall miserably fail to achieve the desired object.
Physically, man is a comparatively weak animal. He cannot naturally run like the horses nor fly like the birds. He is no match in strength
for the elephant, the lion or the bear. He has no natural weapons of defence like the tigers fangs and claws. Yet he conquers all these
strong and fierce beasts, and forces some of them to be his servants, It is his superior knowledge and intelligence that make him the master
of creatures superior to him in physical strength.

Paragraph On Knowledge Is Power

There is a difference between strength and power, we say the power of the press and not the strength of press. A tiger
has strength and this is only physical. Contrarily, a man with ideas or knowledge has power which is far superior to and
dominates mere physical force, It is rightly said that the pen is mightier than the sword.

Power And Knowledge

Today man with his gradually mounting knowledge and wisdom has been able through science, to unravel the mysteries of
nature and harness them for his own benefit. Brain, not brawn (muscle) rules the world, Man with his superior intelligence is
capable of domesticating the wildest and most fierce animals, He, with his knowledge of science, can soar in the sky without
wings and reach the most distant land in a few hours. Again civilized nation a nation with knowledge, is in a position to
dictate to a less civilized nation and rule over it. The point is that power resides in ideas and not muscles of the body. So this
was an paragraph on knowledge of power.

Essay on Knowledge and Power

Knowledge that is best defined as an understanding a person develops for a particular thing, that being
learned or witnesses through interacting with wide range of objects, holds its own importance to be acquired or
learned among every single individual. It may at times be something that others would regard of being a good one
and at times may even lead someone of acquiring what others may regard as being a bad one.
Further it is also important to state here that with the acquisition of knowledge is often simultaneously
accompanied with a feeling of power as an individual begins to think himself as being superior to others in terms of
the knowledge barrier that has provided him with greater leverage than others and with all of this a feeling of
oppression also commences to accommodate itself somewhere within the disposition of an individual possessing all
these qualities.
Apart from the interpretation that has been presented above philosophers during throughout the different
phases of time have enlightened the topics of knowledge and power within different capacities and during the
course of this discussion we will be assessing and comparing the viewpoints of the different school of thoughts that
have been presented regarding these issues.
Philosophers in this regard have shared their own viewpoints for this subject matter and during the course of
this argument; we will be developing an understanding approach towards the perspectives of two different scholars
towards the idea of knowledge, power and oppression. These two philosophers include Michael Foucault and Jean
Francois Lyotard. (Anderson, 1998)
The theories of Michel Foucault and Jean-Franois Lyotard through their observation on the epistemology
of modernity, have spoken influential critiques of modern ideologies as mechanisms of knowledge, power and
prejudice. Both writers enlarge their critiques to invent new plans of political action and fight, making modes of
political instruction in both succession and opposition to these ideologies. However, these new recommendations
are difficult, conflicting and disabling, and can be shown partially to emulate the very political ideologies they
attack and supersede. Ultimately, Foucault and Lyotard's work needs to be placed in a symbiotic relationship with
modern political ideologies, to create an astute, if less- defined, critical equipment.
We should have a look into Michel Foucault and Jean-Francois Lyotard, both early postmodern philosophers, with their works, as
well as other sources. General information about Foucault and Lyotard is used to point out the resemblances and dissimilarities between
these two philosophers, their philosophies and their beliefs. While the two works are analyzed, the overall philosophies of Foucault and
Lyotard are also the part of this paper. As such, it should be mentioned that this is a study of the work of two writers, JeanFranois Lyotard and Michel Foucault, and that these two names should come into notice as coextensive with postmodernism, even within
this specific area of political theory. Indeed, whilst Lyotard openly places himself within the postmodern camp, as the title of his most
renowned book suggests, Foucault appears continually careful to distance himself from such categorization, even professing not to
understand the term when questioned. In this research paper are having a deep look into Foucault and Lyotard because each uses a certain
concept of power, knowledge , oppression language and a succeeding epistemology, which can be seen as basically demanding to the
modernist project, and thus offers for a convincing critique of modern supporting ideologies.

Considering Foucault, first it is important to mention that he introduced the concepts of discursive regime,
genealogy and episteme used previously by philosophers in order to explain the relationship between knowledge,
power and social orders and human behaviors. (Hicks, 2004)
Central to the theories connected with power knowledge and oppression of Foucault and Lyotard is the
historicisation of modern political ideologies, i.e. the site of their origin and growth within the historical period
usually referred to as the 'modern'. Here again we are confronted with an ambiguous term, but a distinction should

be documented between the sister-concepts of 'modernity' and 'modernism'; two separate, but consistent
phenomena.
It is also important to state here that Foucault himself was a sheer advocate of exercising power in the name
of spreading cultural hegemony, violence and exclusion. In this specific context the analysis of the relationship
between power and truth is also worth mentioning. Foucault describes various ways in which power and truth are
intertwined together with the history of human experience. For this the special focus for Foucault is the study of
asylums and prisons as they provide an encapsulated perception about the use of power and the subsequent power
relations that come into existence as a result of such power flowing processes (Bielskis, 2005).
One may feel that the approach towards the concept seems to be highly contradictory in nature, but another
interesting aspect upon the basis of which Foucault constructs his model of power also shows a symbiotic existence
with the idea of morality. According to Foucault morality comes into inception with the exercise of power, hence by
intertwining the concepts of morality and power Foucault intentionally or unintentionally creates a legitimate
reason that in the name of power of power any immoral act can be conducted and since it will be conducted on the
basis of acquiring greater power it would not be considered as immoral. It is important to mention that even though
the approach of power application and its exercise might seem very rigid when viewed through Foucaults
perspective, but nothing can be far from truth, he was himself an advocate of providing the authority of freedom to
decide their future according to their own will, hence he himself was a pro-democrat.
One of his famous quotations regarding power which is very prominent in the understanding of the very
ideology that links Foucault with the concept of power is that power reaches into the very grain of individuals,
touches their bodies and inserts itself into their actions and attitudes, their discourses, learning processes and
everyday lives he believed that power originates from everywhere and is present everywhere and it is basically the
benchmark of power that is also highly influential in determining the relationships that people have with each other.
Like other social theorists he is also an advocate of the fact that knowledge is always a form of power, but unlike
his contemporaries he extended the boundaries of these two concepts to more logically oriented boundaries by
saying that knowledge can be gained from power that actually produces or acts as a barrier in the entire process.
Another important aspect which is quite prominent in the core doctrine that has been put forward by Foucault is the
phenomenal significance of discourse which is defined as simple communication or dissemination of information to
people. In his view it is the discourse or knowledge that has created human beings and therefore it is almost
impossible for people to live without discourse. A childs knowledge is created through discourse which fosters
knowledge and coupled with the life experiences that one encounters during the passage of life constitute the
formation of the identity that an individual is supposed to make for himself. Hence the secret behind the formation
of a saint or Satan of the future is completely dependent upon the nature of discourse that he is being provided with.
In the opinion of Foucault a change in the society or any of its institution is only possible if there is a counter
discursive element which begins to gather widespread attention and momentum and emerges as a serious challenge
to the already existent status quo of the society (Kason, 2010).
It is similar to an anti thesis that challenges the prevalent system of societal or institutional functioning
which can only accommodate itself through non-violent means in the society by making proper and intelligent use
of communication or self-representation. Regarding the aspect of oppression, Foucault believes that when there is
an imbalance in the equilibrium of the people that have control over knowledge and power, a simple and
straightforward outcome of this entire disruption in the entire process is mainly manifested in the form of
oppression. When the menace of oppression proliferates itself within the social system it is precisely the point

where an interest based war is waged between the different stakeholders who intend to act as sentinels of the
gateways through which the influx and outflux of information can easily be controlled. He also expressed serious
concern about the fact that people must be conscious and properly aware about the people who are responsible for
controlling power and knowledge and therefore it is important to find out the people who are recording our actions
through which people can understand as to who has the power and who does not. (Walter, 1995)
He believed that it is through language that false and nonsensical tendencies emerge among individuals that
might threaten the power composition and balance of a society. (Harvey, 1989)
On the other hand much of the work that has been done by Lyotard comprises of the changes that have
easily accommodated themselves with the society is based on the postmodern and postindustrial age through which
the status of knowledge and the subsequent alterations in cultures have started to manifest themselves in different
forms (Featherstone, 1991).
According to the postmodern theorist Jean-Franois Lyotard, the term power stands for a conclusion of the
procedure of modernity and enlightenment thinking, toward quick cultural change, to a state where even change is
the status quo, leaving the notion of development clashing. Postmodernism, thus, relies on real experience over
theoretical principles, always aware that the result of one's experience will unavoidably be imperfect, relative rather
than convince . While modernism deals with reason, plan, hierarchy, distance, fusion, centering, and existence,
postmodernism is identical with play, chance, chaos, contribution, antithesis, dispersal, and absence. As a cultural
movement, factors such as globalization, consumerism, the breakup of authority, and the commoditization of
knowledge have contributed largely to the growth of postmodernism.
They additional challenge that the nature of development remains primarily unchanged in the postmodern
era. Some postmodernists, such as Lyotard, have observed that in advanced societies, socialist moves violently and
their goals have been indistinct into the regulators of the system. Others have declared that it is the predictable
response to mass broadcasting as well as to a society conditioned to mass production and mass politics.
Much of the doctrine that has been presented by Lyotard accentuates upon the concept of knowledge which
is scientific in nature as Lyotard strongly believed that in the postindustrial world it is only the scientific knowledge
that can play a pivotal role in contributing immensely to the progress and development of the society.
Contrary to the wide spectrum meaning of discourse as applied and used by Foucault, Lyotard believes that
it in the post industrial and cultural age it is the scientific age that is the key discourse of contemporary times.
This discourse according to Lyotard constitutes phonology and theories of linguistics, problems of
communication and cybernetics, modern theories of algebra and informatics, computers and their languages and
researching areas where technological tools involving compatibility among computer languages, problems
regarding the storage of extensive information can easily be resolved with utmost convenience and simplicity.
Lyotard hold the fact that knowledge unlike Foucault believed that in times when technological renaissance
is engulfing the world it has become necessary that it must be disseminated to other people and must be exchanged
in the form of any other commodity and he considered knowledge to be an idealistic tool for bringing liberty and
social benefits. (MSU, 2010)
Similarly he also believed that power in coming times would only be possessed by people and who have the
knowledge and who know the procedure of channeling it well. (Lyotard, 1984)
Hence it can be said that the philosophical approach of Lyotard seems much more flexible and less
oppressive when compared to Foucault which has framed his philosophy with greater stringency and rigidity in his
approach towards each of these aspects of societal functioning. (Moya, 2010)

Michel Foucault's claims that the power-knowledge relationship that is prevalent in society both on the large
and small scale but Lyotard seeks to redefine its usefulness in the existence of the modern and in particular the
postmodern era. It is within this movement, that the sublime can occur; as it seeks to break down the traditional
aesthetic of art, by presenting the things, which is not presentable - in a society that is apparently blinded by metanarratives.
Power in society according to Foucault is to make people do things, not suppress them. The first proof of
this power is within the family an individual belongs to. According to Lyotard power is relations of force. Power is
not a property it is a relation. Therefore, it cannot be associated with anything it is dispersed all through society
(Anderson, 1995). This simply means individual people are powerless within society. It is important to note that
collectively however, people do potentially have a wealth of power. That is the main reason that the theorists like
Foucault and Lyotard have relatively different point of views.
The subject of power and knowledge is conceptualized into a post cultural patriarchial theory that contains
language as a totality. In a sense, Lyotard uses the term 'sub cultural theory' to denote the ordinary ground between
truth and society. The damage/construction distinction, which is a central theme of Eco is The Island of the Day
Before, emerges again in The Name of the Rose. Therefore, several narratives about not discourse, but prediscourse
may be discovered whereas Foucault promotes the use of post cultural patriarchial theory to modify and deconstruct
sexual identity. Foucault encourages the use of cultural sub capitalist theory to read and analyze class. It could be
said that Sartreist existentialism suggests that academe is capable of consequence and significance.
Conclusion:
In the light of these analyses, it is exciting to compare the prescriptions of Foucault and
Lyotard with the set of formal individuality listed earlier as being classically found in modern political ideologies. It
looks that a case can be completed for saying that the former come far closer to the latter than they would probably
wish. Lyotard's privileging of his own system of justice over all others and the charges of reductivism, irrefutability
and the advocation of his own 'true' theory of power thrown at Foucault proposes that both may have created
theories tending towards the totalizing themselves (whilst contrasting universal and totalizing theory), thereby at the
same time reproducing the subject/object binary of modern thought . One may also detect certain teleology within
their work, albeit towards a dystopic state of heterogeneity and conflict, which seems to have at least superficial
structural correlation with the kind of second order found in conservatism.
It is also not at all obvious that Foucault's repeatedly arguments on fight and Lyotard's polemic against cruel
agreement have escaped a dependence on human being subjects as equal primary metaphysical components. This
circumstances thus infuse the 'post-' of 'postmodern' with a serious uncertainty in this case, for it would seem that
whilst offering an unquestionably essential critique of the premises of the modern project ('post-' as undermining
and replacing).
Foucault and Lyotard can be taken to mean in some ways as remaining inner to its very logic ('post-' as the
logical growth of): post-modern, yet modern; an ideological, yet ideological. In the end, though, this disagreements
should be savoured and the doubts conserved, for it can only stop Lyotard and Foucault's work from saying the sort
of power and status of total 'truthfulness' which is exactly what both theorists or philosophers attack. Perhaps the
fact that their systems of political instruction simply do not stand up to wide philosophical critique, even according
to their own grounds, should encourage us to view them as self-subverting ideologies, to be utilized and referenced,
but too defective to be rigidly forced.
What Foucault and Lyotard have done is sufficiently reveal the dangers of 'truth', the individuality inherent
in it, and the oppression that takes place whenever it is emotionally involved to an institutional set-up or functional

within a social association. As such, any bent to include a wide range of fact with one coherent theoretical
viewpoint, caledl as truth and offering prescriptions accordingly, must be discarded. It may well be that modern
political ideologies have been dealt the deathblow; it is certainly absurd that there will be any more On Liberty's,
Communist Manifesto's, or Social Contract's. However it is evenly ridiculous that these theories or books will be
chucked on the fire, to be returned on the shelf by the texts of writers such as Foucault and Lyotard, for the antisocial breakup and critical disabling that the latter scenario would entail is equally unfavorable. Rather the two
should co-exist together: the latter conservation from pretensions to universalism and the dogmatics of truth found
in the former; the former protecting us from the latter is inability to see wider critical perspectives and tendencies to
individualism. Perhaps we should embrace some kind of division in the realm of theory, a middle way between the
oppression of knowledge and the inability to fight oppression inherent in its submit.
A collective rebellion may have been exposed as an authoritarian oppression, but this does not mean that
Marxist texts cannot provide us with critical clarifications when reflecting on assured phenomena, within a limited
domain and adhered to undogmatically. In the same way, the Marxist notion of philosophy as inexpensively resolute
within a base framework may be too tantalizing and oppressive towards the ideologies themselves, but may still be a
helpful model to refer to in consideration elements within the specific actions of particular ideologies. Certain
indistinctness is predictable here, for theory remains a toolbox from which tools must be selected for each
individual task with which we are faced (Braschi, 1994). However, there are perhaps certain tasks, which need
superior, more influential tools; these are modern political philosophies, and as long as they are hold responsibly
and with concern, their efficiency should not be ignored.

Yaseens talk today really got me thinking hard about what and why is it that Im going into dental school. Where is that
moment that I need to find that sparked an interest in me in wanting to go there? How do I show the admissions
committee that I am worthy of admitting? How do I get them to understand thereal me? After hearing all of this, I
believe it is necessary to search for that moment. And if I cant find that moment, then as much as I hate to admit it,
maybe dental school isnt for me after all. His talk wasnt only on personal statements, but also the way of living life.
Knowledge is power. Those three words, kept replaying over and over again in my head, as he kept repeating it over
and over again. Hes right. Knowledge IS power. When I heard that we should pick up a book everyday and read it, I
thought, Psh, I dont have the time to do that. I barely have enough time to study. But as he got deeper into explaining
his emphasis on the quote, I thought that it was a worth a try. So often we indulge ourselves in temporary pleasures in
life and waste our time sleeping in, facebooking, watching youtube videos that in the end, we dont spend enough time
on ourselves. And why not spend it on obtaining knowledge? After all, the knowledge you eventually obtain from reading
is going to be yours forever. Money, fame, fortune; those can all be taken away from you. But knowledge is the only
thing that cant be taken away from you. And that is more powerful than any amount of money or fame that you will
have. Its for your own good. In the end, youre doing this for yourself.

This writing is take as Knowledge is Power Essay,Article,Quote or meaning whatever you want to say. Just read out
all this page and gives us your feedback about how i am writing.Knowledge is the key to all the locks as if you have
the knowledge so you can make all your problems solved, you can cross any hurdles in your life, but it is very
important to have relevant and concerned knowledge because knowledge which is not concerned to your life and to
your activities is waste because you will have no opportunity to implement it or even utilize it, so it is being
prescribed that first give preference to your basic knowledge need and your relevant knowledge and then opt for the
other knowledge and understanding of concepts that might not be in use for you, but still knowledge is knowledge
and knowledge is never wasted it is such a treasure that will help you one day in your life for sure.

Knowledge has several shapes and categories amongst which two majors knowledges are one of the religion and
other of the world. These two knowledge categories are being the basis and the foundation of ones life and if
anybody gets successful in gaining these two knowledge it will not be wrong to say that he might be the most
powerful and authoritative human being on world.
The knowledge of religion enables the learned person to lead his or her life as per the rules and regulations of their
religion irrespective of any religion they belong to. They will be able to fulfill all the religious obligations that are
due on them and at the same time they can be beneficial for other that might attain help, guidance and even
assistance in their queries and in their problems regarding that very religion. So this will give you administration
and controlling power on those audiences and will make you more respectable and honored.
Knowledge of the world is based on the facts and figures of mankind and the rehabilitation of men, technology,
development in information and all the modern techniques which are being adopted in medical, medicine,
transportation, communications, and the latest inventions which are assisting men in their daily routine work at
home and in office. The person who has made himself a learned man and has acquired these levels of knowledge in
his or her life is very much powerful because such a learned man is always being diploid at authoritative and
powerful designations. The person having the knowledge can resolve any problem and can unveil all the secrets of
life and that is why they are being honored the most, respected the most and even paid the most which ultimately
makes them in charge of power and administration.
Bacon said knowledge itself is power. In fact, knowledge is not a rich and unique possession that cannot be stolen or
plundered by thieves, nor does it decrease by giving. Knowledge has also been defined as recorded experience and a
product of history, of which reasoning and belief, no less than action and passion, are essential constituents.
Our knowledge is the amassed thought and experience of countless human beings. Those who have wide-ranging
knowledge, coupled with experience, qualify themselves for high seats of power and influence. The possession of
knowledge gives them a distinct advantage over others who are either ignorant or are semi-educated or whose
knowledge is confined to their own limited area of activity.
Half-knowledge, it is said, is worse than ignorance. It is said that ignorance is "the curse of God, while knowledge is the
wing wherewith we fly to heaven".
The desire for acquisition of knowledge is common, except among those who are abnormal human beings. In fact,
Samuel Johnson expressed the view that every human being whose mind is not debauched would be willing to give all
that he has to get knowledge.
People who have knowledge rule the world; true knowledge of men and human affairs enables the possessor to
command others. But power resulting from knowledge must not be used arbitrarily, nor should it make people proud or
arrogant. The truly wise and knowledgeable person is humble; humility comes with knowledge even while power is
being acquired.
But power, unfortunately, tends to become despotic and insolent. Unlimited power corrupts the possessor; on the other
hand, unlimited knowledge works in the opposite direction. Knowledge has no limits; the more one learns, the more one
becomes aware of one's limitations shortcomings and lack of knowledge. The lust of power is a flagrant passion, and
together it leads to the downfall of the mighty.
However, it is not always that knowledge ensures power. There have been many cases in history where ignorant people
have wangled power, ousting those who, on the basis of their extensive knowledge and experience, deserve to exercise
authority. But where the ignorant exercise power over the rest of society, their regime proves short-lived because the;

fall by their own follies. On the other hand, wherever people possessing knowledge are entrenched in the seats of power,
their regimes are stable.
It is the learned people who can be expected to be efficient, more honest and more sincere than the others and who can
deliver the goods Knowledge develops human faculties, and fully developed faculties ensure sound judgment, fair play
and equal treatment of every one.
Such people are amenable to reason while they are in power; they are unlikely to misuse the judiciary or other branches
of the administration. Knowledge leads to excellence of the mind; it facilitates the creation of a critical, creative outlook;
seeking the happiness of all and perfection where attainable. They are generally willing to adjust themselves to changing
situations while exercising power. Only persons having knowledge of the wide world arc of human affairs can become
statesmen. Ignorance makes statesmanship: impossible.
It is true that intellectuals generally prefer to keep away from the hustle and bustle of politics and they prefer to live in
ivory towers, far away from the mainstream of public life. By nature they are reluctant to indulge in strife, though they
do have an aptitude for debate and discussion.
Moreover, all-round education and extensive knowledge are desirable for democracy, because ignorance never helps in
the emergence or a democratic set-up. In fact, an ignorant person would not even know what democracy is and what it
implies. Of all manifestations of power, restraint impresses the most, and restraint, tolerance, understanding as well as
the capacity to manage affairs of State, come with knowledge.
Yet another aspect of knowledge and its concomitantpowerneeds to be examined. Modern knowledge is not only
wide in scope but also very intricate. Thousands of investigators are constantly at work, day and night, in many parts of
the world to acquire more knowledge and enrich the human mind. The mountain of knowledge consequently goes on
becoming higher and higher. It is only the foolish man who thinks he knows everything.
But it would be well to remember that the immense increase in knowledge in the world sometimes does not make us
better human beings. It is proper use of knowledge that ensures the acquisition of power. As Nehru said, "we must know
where to go before we rush ahead in our powerful car." This implies that some people may acquire knowledge in certain
subjects, and yet they would be unfit to be entrusted with power and given the authority to manage affairs of State. Some
people do have knowledge but they have a closed mind. A tyrannical use of power degrades those who use it, and of
course those who suffer from such misuse.
Francis Bacon said Knowledge itself is power. Knowledge is the awareness of a fact or a situation. It is a rich and a
unique possession that cannot be stolen or plundered. Knowledge doesn't decrease when it is given. In fact, knowledge is
power. Our knowledge is the amassed thought and experience of countless human beings. Those who have wide-range of
knowledge and experience can capture power and influence. The possession of knowledge gives them a distinct
advantage over the semi educated people. Half knowledge is regarded as 'the curse of god' and also it is worse than
ignorance.
The growth and survival of mankind depends upon knowledge. From the Stone Age till date, man has struggled to know
the unknown. He explored land, water and space by virtue of his knowledge. Man has made progress in all fields starting
from science, technology to arts etc.
At the dawn of civilization, man was at the mercy of nature. He lived the life of a nomad. He invented tools and weapons
for hunting. Verbal communication also developed. He discovered fire and the wheel. These were the initial steps taken
by man by utilizing his brain.

Man, then started living in communities. He settled near rivers and took up agriculture. The settlements soon
transformed into villages. Waterways and canals were constructed for irrigation purposes. Surplus grains were stored in
granaries to be used later. Soon villages transformed into towns, then provinces and later cities and counties. He
discovered new places and things and invented things for his own benefits. The gradual change and development from
the Stone Age to the Present Age has been made possible by knowledge.
The successful discoveries and inventions encouraged man to contemplate on new ideas. His ability to rationalize,
analyze and store the events in his memory enabled him to achieve success. Knowledge gave him the power, confidence
and courage to make life worthy of living. He began to use the forces of nature for his own benefits. Thus, life become
comfortable. He utilized his knowledge to improve his own life.
Man has been able to eradicate a number of diseases like polio, pox, plague etc from the face of the earth. The human
body can be operated upon for removal of cancer or for an open heart surgery. The discovery of a number of antibiotics
and drugs have reduced the sufferings of mankind. Agriculture has also been developed. The use of high yielding crop
yield. The invention of the devices of communication has transformed the world into a global village. Computer has
changed human life altogether. All these have been the fruits of man's quest for knowledge.
Knowledge gave man the feeling of strength and power. Knowledge develops human faculties. It leads to the excellence
of the mind. It enables one to give sound judgment. Education and knowledge are desirable for democracy. We should
try to spread the knowledge base in all fields in the masses. In Indian rural scene, the knowledge levels about family,
school education, problems of woman. child rearing and other social issues are very poor. Illiteracy and social
backwardness combine to put the rural masses at the receiving end. Lack of knowledge leads to poverty and absence of
methods of productivity and economic prosperity. This vicious cycle continues. Restraint, tolerance, understanding and
capacity to manage affairs come with knowledge. If knowledge is imparted to our rural children, youth, women and men,
they would emerge as the major social power.
There is no end to the gaining of knowledge, It is only the foolish man who thinks he knows everything. Modern
knowledge is very intricate and wide is scope. Thousands of researchers, all over the world are constantly at work to
acquire more knowledge for us. But the immense increase in knowledge of the world sometimes doesn't make us better
human beings. Sadly, with the passage of time, man started misusing knowledge. He started using knowledge to destroy
the very forces that provided him sustenance.
He interfered with nature and disturbed the ecological balance. He has polluted air, land and water. He has, thus created
unfavorable conditions for himself and others. Man has developed destructive weapons that can destroy completely the
whole of mankind. The bombing of Nagasaki and Hiroshima proves the fact. Man is posing a threat to the existence of
flora and fauna.
Knowledge shouldn't be misused. Nuclear power must be used for useful purpose. Man should find solutions to control
and check pollution. The conventional sources of energy are depleting at a fast rate. He should try to find out sources of
economical power generation.
Knowledge must be acquired and shared as a collective effort. Lack of knowledge leads to poverty and absence of
economic prosperity. Knowledge should be utilized for the upliftment of the poor masses. It should be used for peace,
prosperity and growth.
Knowledge is Power
The main difference between a man and an animal is that man has some knowledge but an animal has no knowledge of
anything. Knowledge is the godmother of all discoveries, explorations and inventions.

Mostly man gains knowledge through observation and experimentation: At first man starts with certain hypothesis or
theory and sometimes even without any premeditation, prerequisite or predetermination. In other words, he embarks
upon a project just at random and the results are startlingly positive or negative.
Einstein, for instance, was actually not working for discovering the atom when he stepped upon it just by chance. Even
Newtons sight of the falling apple and the thoughts that it generated in his mind which led to the discovery of the theory
of gravitation were not for conceived by him.
All the modern technology which has made certain nations so powerful economically and militarily is all based on
knowledge. In countries like the USA research in all fields of science is done on regular basis and that is one of the
underlying secrets of her success and matchlessness and invulnerability as a nation in the world, at least not to the
extent of a crippling effect.
India has also done great research in certain fields, as for instance, in the fields of information technology and
telecommunications and she is now reaping rich harvest for this. So, in a nutshell we shall have to agree to what Bacon
said four centuries ago that knowledge is power.
All human progress and perhaps even mans very existence on the globe depends upon his retention and growth of
knowledge in various fields for positive and constructive purposes because if knowledge is used for negative purposes, it
can play havoc with our life and existence on earth.

Knowledge Based Society

As the motion of changing from an industrial based society to a knowledge based society comes into effect,
one must consider the positive and negative aspects it can have on a persons life and their environment;
essentially speaking about the world. This concept influences the entire world of an individual, which includes
their
life
at
work,
home
and
their
learning
environment.
Like the saying goes, knowledge is power. Being aware, stimulated, challenged, educated are all part of
knowledge and the learning process. With the help of technology and computers, this power is now at the
hand of everyone, or it will be in the near future. Although the ease of acquiring information is positive, it also
has its downfall. Issues arise on the question of what sources can be trusted and what sources should one
avoid.
Knowledge has in the past been hard to obtain, or only accessible by a selected few. In my opinion the poor
have always suffered from the lack of resources or education. Today this is an issue which is rapidly changing,
through the use of computers. Computers are more and more becoming a household appliance. It has been
predicted that in the future everyone will own a computer. With the help of technology, co
let knowledge come from all sides.(RIG VEDA):
Knowledge has always been an essential and distinguishing characteristic of human society, for human beings are unique
among all species in their extended capacity to formulate, systematize, preserve and consciously transmit organized
bodies of knowledge from one individual, community, generation and location to another. That is the essence of all that is
known as education.
Historically, Indian society is a hierarchical society and its knowledge base has always been elitist. Whether it is the caste
based system or the colonial education system, access to knowledge has primarily been the privilege of the few. But such
a system can never lay the foundation for a holistic development strategy. Therefore, all socio-economic and political
ideas have to be focused on inclusive growth and socio-economic equality in the real sense.
There is almost universal recognition that knowledge as a product and as an instrument will be the basic foundation for
competitiveness of individual business and of nations in the 21st century. Robust research findings suggest that
knowledge as a factor of production explains a substantial proportion of economic growth internationally.
The recent focus of good governance is to enable inclusive growth and development. India has come a long way from the
hierarchical society and its exclusive educational system which we imbibed from our cultural and social heritage, as well as
our colonial past. The thrust of the envisaged changes in the society calls for knowledge for all and a shift towards an

inclusive
knowledge based society.
If we value the pursuit of knowledge, we must be free to follow wherever that search may lead us said Adlai E.
Stevenson . This is the idea behind the concept of an inclusive society based on free and easy access to knowledge for all.
Letters and the Numbers are the two eyes of man.Education is an engine of offence ,defence and ambition.Education and
economic reforms are the keys to unlock the doors of development.The traditional notion- knowledge for its own sake, has
today given place to the modern idea -knowledge is for development. We live in an increasingly global world where
national borders are becoming meaningless.In the context we need to compete with the best from across the world .This
necessitates that we benchmark ourselves with global best practices.
Knowledge Society consists of practices and policies for using intellectual assets to support key economic objectives and to
reduce vulnerability gaps,and in the process of social transformation strengthening national security .Knowledge
management deals with the knowledge as a corporate resource.Knowledge culture is necessary for survival and success in
the modern world of business.
Knowledge is only one input to the development process, but it is an absolutely essential one. Without adequate
knowledge all the other essential inputs-land, infrastructure, factories, capital, technology, administrative and social
organization-cannot yield full results. Enhancing knowledge generation, dissemination and application is the fastest, most
cost-effective means of increasing the productivity of all these other resources and accelerating national development.
Development depends on four knowledge processes:

Knowledge generation and acquisition through scientific discovery, R&D and transfer of technology.

Knowledge adaptation through innovation to particular fields, needs and operating environments.

Knowledge dissemination through formal and informal channels from knowledge developers and adapters to those
responsible for applying the knowledge in society.

Knowledge application through skilled action in fields, factories, classrooms, hospitals and every other field of
activity to achieve practical results.

Global organisations realise today that to compete in the modern business environment ,they need to equip themselves
with the strategic competence to create ,store ,share and gainfully use knowledge old and new.A knowledge-based
economy shifts from the manufacturing stage towards a diversified service sector economy.
The competencies that would count in the emerging Knowledge Age are intelligence ,knowledge,good formal educational
qualifications and skills in communicative English-we are abundant in it.
Knowledge is important not only for the rich but also for the poor.This is all the more relevant in a country such as India
where the gap between the rich and the poor is enormous.Thus India has to closely link economic development with social
development .Technology can assist in the development of the social sector.The anytime-anywhere and death-of-distance
paradigms of technology enable better leveraging of scarce resources.The use of technology to address issues of food
security and nutrition ,e-governance and digital divide.Computerized learning aids,cyber classes and e-education are
instances of use of technology in education.Knowledge is the key driver in the race for economic leadership.A key
imperative today is for the government to collaborate with the private sector and industry in building knowledge
infrastructure. This includes partnership for developing talent ,formulating conducive regulatory framework,creating
bandwidth and providing affordable computing power.
It is suggested that Indian policy makers and organisations consider focusing on the following areas to prepare for a
knowledge-based economy and society.
First, good quality institutions, a reasonable degree of contestability in the economy and in polity, and an outwardorientation are essential for creating, diffusing and adapting knowledge in India; efforts should be made to deepen and
institutionalise economic and governance reforms.
Second, strong education and training in technology and science are essential as knowledge cannot be absorbed unless
some basic knowledge is already possessed. Reforming education policies and regulations, particularly those designed to

increase supply and quality, should be an urgent priority. India must preserve traditional knowledge and subject it to
scientific enquiry and application.
Third, capabilities to take advantage of international conventions such as converting product and process knowledge into
patents and intellectual property rights must be developed. Commoditisation of traditional knowledge by more resourceful
countries needs to be addressed through cooperation among developing countries, which have similar interests.
Fourth, private and public sector firms and organisations of developing countries must be open to new ideas. There is no
more insidious colonisation than colonisation of the mind. In most Indian organisations, the desire to reform traditional
methods of administration and delivery of government services is essential if the efficiencies arising from the knowledgeeconomy are to be realised.
Fifth, multiple sources of new ideas and experiments, including rural technology innovations, need to be cultivated. If such
sources of ideas are combined with encouraging social entrepreneurship, i.e. meeting social needs with capitalist means,
and with effective public private partnerships, application of knowledge-economy to diverse areas can be facilitated.
Sixth, a great deal of knowledge is organisation, context or location-specific. The challenge is to use it to address specific
economic and social needs. Indias heterogeneity can be used to great advantage in discovering and diffusing location
specific knowledge to develop more sustainable, relatively less elaborate, production and supply chains. These, in turn,
may help increase resilience of local economies to external shocks.
The National Knowledge Commission (NKC), an advisory body set up in 2005, has five focus areas, namely easy access to
knowledge, emphasis on education at all levels, creation of knowledge, application of knowledge to all sectors, and better
delivery of services in all sectors.The NKC however has not received strong political support. Its recommendations have
been blocked by petty political and bureaucratic rivalries. Unwillingness or inability to assert strong political leadership by
the Prime Minister in this area has contributed to the erosion of his authority, while constraining Indias future options and
prospects.
Many believe that those representing Indian institutions will have the capacity to push for a level playing field on the world
scene as far as access to technology and the relevant knowledge bases are concerned at the same time as they foster the
development of local knowledge and ICT applications. However, this will depend on other factors such as international
trade relations and whether the government and other stakeholders can avoid becoming victims of the ICT fetish. Indias
resilient features and strengths in terms of its social organisation, its cultural resources and its vast reservoir of
knowledge workers should not be frittered away as a result of greater than necessary participation in the global
knowledge society.
India was a knowledge force in the ancient days. Let us again restore this status to Bharat again.Let us draw inspiration
from our great wise men of the past and the intellectual leadership of the present and make the world exclaim,"The
Wonder That Is India."