How Beliefs Influence the Pursuit of Knowledge. This six-page undergraduate paper discusses how beliefs about the world, and beliefs about what is valuable, have influenced the pursuit of knowledge. It takes a philosophical approach, and includes the thoughts of philosophers such as Plato, Socrates, and Aristotle. 6 pgs. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Pages: 6 Bibliography: 5 source(s) listed Filename: 4289 Pursuit of Knowledge.doc Price: 53.70