Knowledge is a “valuable and desirable cognitive state”

 

Leonardo da Vinci, The Vitruvian Man (c. 1485) Accademia, Venice

 

Anton Chekhov 

First, knowledge is a “valuable and desirable cognitive state” indicative of “full cognitive success”. Any acceptable theory of knowledge must “make sense of” knowledge’s important value.

The Value of Knowledge (Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy)

Knowledge has value to individuals as it may improve their quality of life in a variety of ways. Access to education, information and other knowledge related resources such as museums are valuable to individuals and communities as measured by quality of life.

5 Types of Knowledge Value - Simplicable

plato.stanford.edu/entries/knowledge-value/