Curiosity

      Curiosity, or the desire to know or learn about a thing, is one of the most important virtues found in man. This restless desire to understand our universe more completely is beneficial to society in many ways. It is the ambition which drives us to explore ourselves and the world around us. It is fuel which powers scientific inquiry and philosophical contemplation. All the advancements made in our society have been sparked by curious people who desired to better understand something in our world. Had it not been for the famous early astronomers' curiosities, we may never have realized our planets position or role in the solar system. Conversely, the absence of curiosity is very harmful to a society. We saw this during the Dark Ages, when intellectual progress was stagnant and society suffered. The desire to learn new things is an extremely important trait in citizens and a virtue of mankind.
       Curiosity is a virtuous trait due to its positive affect on society and its inhabitants. The curiosity of one man can lead to many beneficial things in a community. For example, a curiosity about plants could lead to the discovery of a new herbal medicine, or a new method of agriculture which could double the yield of a farm, thus feeding more people. The pursuit of knowledge also benefits the individual by increasing his understanding of his environment. A more educated individual is irrefutably a more successful person as well.

1. All pursuits of knowledge and understanding are virtuous.
   
2. All curiosities are pursuits of knowledge and understanding.
   
3. All curiosities are virtuous.