“There is a sharp line between describing something and offering an explanation of it.” To what e...

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“There is a sharp line between describing something and offering an explanation of it.” To what extent do you agree with this claim? by Mind Map: “There is a sharp line between describing something and offering an explanation of it.” To what extent do you agree with this claim?

1. Keywords

1.1. Describing

1.1.1. dictionary definition

1.1.1.1. to give a detailed account in words of

1.1.2. my interpretation

1.1.2.1. tell in other words what something is LIKE rather than what it IS, using words or examples that best fit

1.1.2.2. only clarifies the outer concept

1.2. Explanation

1.2.1. dictionary definition

1.2.1.1. a statement or account that makes something clear.

1.2.2. my interpretation

1.2.2.1. clarify what something IS rather than what it is like

1.2.2.2. delves deeper into how it works, what it is used for, how it was made, etc.

2. Key Phrases

2.1. Sharp line

2.1.1. a clear distinguish between two things

3. Rewrite

3.1. There is a clear difference in between saying what something is like to clarifying what something is, delving into the mechanisms

4. Rewrite

4.1. Subject 1

4.1.1. There is a clear difference in between saying what something is like to clarifying what something is, delving into the mechanism

4.2. Subject 2

4.2.1. There is a sharp line in between the interpretation of what something is like to what was actually in mind when something was created

4.3. Subject 3

5. Connections to Classes

5.1. physics (atmospheric physics)

5.1.1. Natural sciences

5.1.2. use of the metaphor "greenhouse effect" to describe the aspect of climate change causing misunderstanding of the concept

5.1.2.1. Using a metaphor only describes what a phenomena is like rather than explains what it actually is

5.1.2.1.1. Language

5.1.2.1.2. Language and Concepts

5.1.2.2. Since the metaphor doesn't explicitly state what climate change actually is, or even implies that it has anything to do with climate change, it causes many to misunderstand the meaning

5.1.2.2.1. Reason

5.1.2.2.2. Methodology

5.2. Visual Art

5.2.1. The Arts

5.2.2. Speculations about the Mona Lisa (on the intentions for the portrait)

5.2.2.1. There are countless descriptions of the painting that depicts what it looks like, the material that was used, etc, but the intention or motive behind the piece was never explained, leaving many unclear speculations

5.2.2.1.1. Reason

5.2.2.1.2. scope and application

5.2.2.2. Without an explanation from the artist himself, the painting still remains a mystery

5.2.2.2.1. WOK

5.2.2.2.2. Framework Area

5.3. Subject 3

5.3.1. AOK

5.3.2. RLE/PK Connections

5.3.2.1. Connection

5.3.2.1.1. WOK 1

5.3.2.1.2. Framework Area

5.3.2.2. Connection

5.3.2.2.1. WOK

5.3.2.2.2. Framework Area