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Though the distinction may at first appear subtle, comprehension is not apprehension. The etymological story of the word 'understanding' suggests that context is everything. Understanding is more than a collection of facts; it is embedded and relational. We understand something only to the extent that we can see its relationships.
To view the full lecture on the nature of understanding delivered by our Chancellor, Dr Iain McGilchrist, please visit ralston.ac/podcast.
Though the distinction may at first appear subtle, comprehension is not apprehension. The etymological story of the word 'understanding' suggests that context is everything. Understanding is more than a collection of facts; it is embedded and relational. We understand something only to the extent that we can see its relationships.
To view the full lecture on the nature of understanding delivered by our Chancellor, Dr Iain McGilchrist, please visit ralston.ac/podcast.
