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    Knowledge can be explained in many different ways and it can be obtain in multiple methods not just in one procedure. Knowledge is known to be considered the facts, information, and skill acquired by experiences or education but how can we determine that is knowledge. The information that is known to be proven part by Theaetetus and Socrates have a discussion about what is knowledge they have great ideas of what knowledge could be but at the end they did not agree with any of the three subjections

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    If you search up the word ‘Knowledge’ it would say “skills acquired by a person through experience or education.” The definition of ‘Skills’ is “the ability to do something well.” To have knowledge you will need to learn first. Some say that education is the process of gaining information about the surrounding world, which I agree. Therefore, information cannot be converted into knowledge without education. In my perspective, knowledge produces skills that will help you control and have a fundamental

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    Tacit knowledge and explicit knowledge can be extremely important in our current workplace. These two are developed over time that help employees become expertise in their fields. Each one can bring value not only to the employee but the company in general. While employees cannot be directly seen, or observed learning, we can tell when people have learned by observing their behaviors. These behaviors are developed through either their experiences or what’s called tacit knowledge or classroom settings

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    The misusage of knowledge can lead to many evil, and unpredictable circumstances and events such as, exposure to danger, and lack of understandment as demonstrated in the classic novel "Frankenstein" by Mary Shelley. Many would believe that knowledge is a positive thing, which most people would agree, however, not many people focus on the good and evil knowledge being interwined, and the consequences that follow along. In "Frankenstein", Victor is being portrayed as a knowledgeable person,

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    The Meaning of Knowledge and Wisdom Table of Contents I. Photograph of Wisdom II. Preface III. Defining Knowledge and Wisdom IV. The Effects of Knowledge V. Knowledge Analogy VI. Knowledge Song/Analysis VII. The Effects of Wisdom VIII. Novel Monologue/Analysis IX. Wisdom’s Involvement X. Wisdom Poem/Analysis XI. Acquiring Knowledge and Wisdom XII. Works Cited Preface There are many today who are in search of knowledge and wisdom hoping to find

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    views of knowledge and ignorance. He searches for a deeper understanding of the topics by questioning. The view that Socrates is wise contrasts his own view of himself as he does not believe that he has all the answers because his methods search for a deeper comprehensive truth of a topic but does not always provide answers. Although Socrates’ method has limitations in increasing knowledge, his method of questioning effectively combat ignorance by providing boundaries for his knowledge along with

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    2012 Dr. Kathy Downey University of Phoenix PHL/716 Epistemology, or the study of knowledge, requires the scholar analyze the what, how, and why’s of their own knowledge. Asking these questions of themselves is essentially applying that which they have learned. There are different origins of knowledge as conceptualized by philosophers, educators, and scientists. Early philosophers defined knowledge as “justified true belief” (Cooper, pg. 23). In order for an individual to know something

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    When knowledge gained begins to detriment a person’s character, they will change negatively and reshape their relationship with the people around them, and how one views others. The most recurring motif in the novel, Frankenstein, depicts the pursuit of knowledge and its consequences throughout the story and how it affects the way one perceives the world around them. Yet, some may believe that gaining knowledge, no matter what form, will not lead to any consequent behaviors; however, this is wrong

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    Knowledge is divided into two parts; personal knowledge and shared knowledge. Both have different explanations regarding their circumstances. Personal knowledge is what the person themselves know and is not shared very easily. However, shared knowledge is available to everyone and is easily understood, that is what makes it “shared ” knowledge. The downside of personal knowledge is that it cannot be simply put into words.That specific person might be feeling something that no one will ever understand

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    Hume True Knowledge

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    behind these claims. However, considering the facts, we also need to ponder this idea: Can we really know anything for certain? While Hume argues, true knowledge is impossible to obtain by using experience alone, I argue that experience is the foundation of learning and that by establishing foundational ideas, we can ultimately reach true knowledge. Experience is something used to gain information about the world and aids in understanding of how it functions. It is what separates instincts from science

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