Knowledge by acquaintance

Definition

Knowledge by acquaintance is knowledge caused by interaction between a person and some object that the person has perceived.

Note

Knowledge by acquaintace is familiarity with a person, place, or any other object, obtained through perceptual experience.

Synonyms

Acquaintance knowledge

Generic relations

Superordinate concept in the generic relation is:

• Knowledge

Examples

• I know Peter
• I know the city or Paris