an online book by David Gurteen
Epistemology is a branch of philosophy that explores the nature of knowledge, including its origins, scope, and limits. It investigates how we acquire knowledge, the criteria for justifying beliefs, and the relationship between belief and truth.
Epistemology is the branch of philosophy that examines the nature, origin, and limits of knowledge. Also called the theory of knowledge, it explores different types of knowledge, such as propositional knowledge about facts, practical knowledge in the form of skills, and knowledge by acquaintance as a familiarity through experience.
Credit: Wikipedia - epistemologyStreet Epistemology is a conversational tool that helps people reflect on the quality of their reasons and the reliability of their methods used to derive their confidence level in their deeply-held beliefs. | Anthony Magnabosco Continue reading What Is Street Epistemology? Anthony Magnabosco
This talk by Peter Boghossian at The Ramsay Centre for Western Civilisation explores the applicability and significance of the Socratic method in fostering critical thinking and advancing civilization. Peter begins by highlighting his interest in finding simple, conceptual “bales of hay” to clean up cognitive processes, inspired by a childhood lesson from his father on Continue reading The Socratic Method in the Western Tradition Peter Boghossian (2023)
In the book The Constitution of Knowledge by Jonathan Rauch, he explores how societies establish what counts as reliable knowledge. He argues that knowledge is not simply produced by individuals thinking alone, but through a social process of questioning, criticism, disagreement, and correction. Rauch calls this system the “constitution of knowledge”, drawing a parallel with Continue reading The Constitution of Knowledge By Jonathan Rauch (2021)
Explicit knowledge can be easily documented and shared, while tacit knowledge is rooted in personal experience and intuition. Recognizing that explicit knowledge always has a tacit component helps us appreciate the deeper, often unspoken context needed for true comprehension and application. Continue reading The Relationship Between Explicit Knowledge and Tacit Knowledge Explicit knowledge always has a tacit component
Understanding the world requires frameworks grounded in logic and evidence. Theories that align with observed facts and adapt to discoveries provide reliable explanations. By examining the principles of coherence and congruence, we can evaluate the validity and utility of ideas in explaining complex phenomena. Continue reading Congruence, Coherence, and Contingent Truth Building a framework for understanding
We rely on different ways to know what is true. Some are reliable, but others mislead us more often than we realise. By understanding the limits of custom, authority, and intuition, and focusing on more dependable approaches like observation, logic, and evidence, we can make better sense of the world. Continue reading Ways of Knowing Ways of acquiring knowledge
