The Knowledge We Seek: A Prelude to Understanding
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Grandpa Bill will be discussing all of this, when Byron Athene Reknown Psychoherapist & Physchoanalyst, joins me monthly. once again joins me, next on 9/25 Propositional Knowledge: "Knowing that..." (e.g., "I know that the sky is blue.")
Procedural Knowledge: "Knowing how..." (e.g., "I know how to ride a bike.")
Experiential Knowledge: Gained from personal experience (e.g., "I know what it feels like to be sad."
Forms of Knowledge
Knowledge isn't a single, monolithic concept. It comes in different forms that shape how we interact with the world:
- Propositional Knowledge: This is "knowing that" something is the case. It's the most common form of knowledge discussed in philosophy. It's declarative and can be stated as a proposition, such as "I know that grass is green" or "I know that Paris is the capital of France." It relies on facts and information.
- Procedural Knowledge: This is "knowing how" to do something. It's the practical, skill-based knowledge we acquire through practice and experience. Examples include "knowing how to ride a bike," "knowing how to play a musical instrument," or "knowing how to cook." You may not be able to articulate every step, but you can demonstrate the skill.
- Experiential Knowledge: This is gained through direct personal experience and is often tied to emotions and sensations. It's the subjective "I know what it's like" kind of knowledge. For example, "I know what it feels like to be scared" or "I know the feeling of a cold winter's day." This type of knowledge is deeply personal and can be difficult to convey to someone who hasn't shared a similar experience.
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