Define ignorance.?

Question

What is ignorance? And why do soooo many people have it?

Answer 1

Ignorance is lack of knowledge about a thing in a being capable of knowing. Fundamentally speaking and with regard to a given object ignorance is the outcome of the limitations of our intellect or of the obscurity of the matter itself. In this article it is the ethical aspect and consequences of ignorance that are directly under consideration. From this point of view, since only voluntary and free acts are imputable, ignorance which either destroys or lessens the first-named characteristic is a factor to be reckoned with. It is customary then to narrow somewhat the definition already given of it. It will, therefore, be taken to mean the absence of information which one is required to have. The mere want of knowledge without connoting any requirement on the part of a person to possess it may be called nescience.

Answer 2

ignorance is built on assumptions and ideas that are not completely factual.  Many people have ignorance bc of fear or not trying to learn the whole truth.  It's categorization of people where a person will make life easier on themselves and group people (it's a natural response the brain has).  Although its not correct, ignorance is easier for some people sometimes.  Ever heard ignorance is bliss?  People don't always want to do the work that it takes to learn about other people.

Answer 3

ignorance = not knowing the full story or all the facts.

Answer 4

George Bush!