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Knowledge is a familiarity, awareness, or understanding of someone or something, which might include facts (propositional knowledge), skills (procedural knowledge), or objects (acquaintance knowledge). | Knowledge is a familiarity, awareness, or understanding of someone or something, which might include facts (propositional knowledge), skills (procedural knowledge), or objects (acquaintance knowledge). | ||
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There are many definitions of knowledge. This definition is chosen because of its broad scope and its wide applicability. | |||
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Thinking about the concept of knowledge belongs to the field of epistomology. | Thinking about the concept of knowledge belongs to the field of epistomology. | ||
Revision as of 14:32, 6 December 2022
Definition
Knowledge is a familiarity, awareness, or understanding of someone or something, which might include facts (propositional knowledge), skills (procedural knowledge), or objects (acquaintance knowledge).
Note
There are many definitions of knowledge. This definition is chosen because of its broad scope and its wide applicability.
Domain
Thinking about the concept of knowledge belongs to the field of epistomology.
Characteristics
Characteristics of knowledge that can be distinguished are:
- Clarity
- Completeness
- Accuracy
- Timeliness
- Accesibility
- Relevance
- Consistency
- Status
- Version