Subsequently, they embarked upon the advancement of knowledge; and in the late twentieth century they began to provide mass education to the citizens of a democracy.

Young focuses his philanthropic efforts to support an increased access to information and advancement of knowledge.

In his retirement he came to appreciate the need for an endowed chair which would support the advancement of knowledge and goodwill between governments.

The former seeks to promote academic research and advancement of knowledge in development related sciences.

The very advancement of knowledge creates the existence of increased ignorance or non-knowledge.