Sunday 14 September 2014

Glossary For Theory Of Knowledge

Knowledge - Knowledge is facts, skills, information gained from enlightenment or through experience. Knowledge can also be the practical or theoretical understanding of a task or subject.

Cynicism - The term Cynicism is derived from a group of ancient Greek philosophers known as the Cynics who believed that people are motivated by self-interest and not for honourable or unselfish reasons or motives. Cynicism is this belief.

Skepticism - Skepticism is the theory that certain knowledge or truths is impossible or false.

 Skeptic- A Skeptic is a person inclined to question or doubt accepted opinions.

Relativism - Relativism is the belief that knowledge, truth and morality exist in relation to society, culture and/or a historical context and are not necessarily valid.

Relativist - A Relativist is a person who believes that knowledge, truth and morality exist in relation to society, culture and/or a historical context and are not necessarily valid.

Philosophy - Philosophy is the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence, especially when considered  an academic discipline.

Personal Knowledge- Gained from your experiences.

Shared Knowledge- It is obtained through gathered information, made collections and from multiple people.





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