#compound-knowledge #fundamental #epistemology #knowledge Created at 111123 # [Anonymous feedback](https://www.admonymous.co/louis030195) # [[Epistemic status]] #shower-thought Last modified date: 111123 Commit: 0 # Related - [[Fundamental laws of physics]] - [[Fundamental laws of computation]] - [[Fundamental laws of biology]] - [[Theory of evolution]] # Theory of knowledge | Concept | Description | Example/Application | | ------- | ----------- | ------------------- | | **Empiricism** | Knowledge is primarily derived from sensory experience. | Scientific methods relying on observation and experiment. | | **Rationalism** | Knowledge is primarily gained through reasoning and logical deduction. | Mathematical proofs based on axioms and logical inference. | | **Constructivism** | Knowledge is constructed by individuals through an interaction between their experiences and their ideas. | Learners actively constructing their own understanding in education. | | **Critical Theory** | A reflective assessment and critique of society and culture, to reveal and challenge power structures. | Analyzing societal norms and power dynamics in media and communication. | | **Relativism** | The belief that knowledge is not absolute and varies with specific contexts or cultures. | Different cultural norms and moral beliefs across societies. | | **Skepticism** | Doubting the validity of all knowledge claims until proven with certainty. | Questioning the existence of an external world beyond our own perceptions. | | **Pragmatism** | The belief that the truth of a theory or belief lies in its practical usefulness. | Adoption of scientific theories because they work in practical applications. | | **Justified True Belief** | A traditional model of knowledge defined as a belief that is true and for which we have justification. | Believing the sun will rise tomorrow, based on consistent past observations. | | **Fallibilism** | The principle that human knowledge is never absolute and always subject to revision. | Revising scientific theories in light of new evidence. | | **Epistemology** | The branch of philosophy concerned with the nature, origin, and limits of human knowledge. | Philosophical analysis of scientific knowledge and methods. |