The Origins of Knowledge and Truth: Summarize and Assess: Truth and Knowledge in Everyday Life

Definition: The study of how we acquire knowledge.

Knowledge by Acquaintance

Definition: Direct, experiential knowledge.
Examples:
Touching a hot stove: Direct sensory experience confirming heat.
Seeing a rainbow: Direct visual experience confirming optical effects.

Knowledge-That

Definition: Propositional knowledge is knowing and being aware of facts or truths.
Examples:
Boiling point of water: Knowledge of facts, that are useful in cooking and science.
Historical fact of the moon landing: Knowledge of an event based on documented evidence.

Knowledge-How

Definition: Ability-based knowledge, knowing how to do something.
Examples:
Riding a bike: Practical skill is learned through practice.
Playing an instrument: Skill developed through practice and learning.

Correspondence Theory

Definition: Truth is based on how statements are corresponding with the world.
Example Connections:
Touching a heated up stove (Knowledge by Acquaintance): The sensation of matches and the fact of heat.
Boiling point of water (Knowledge-That): Corresponding with scientific measurements

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Coherence Theory

Definition: Truth is based on the coherence of a belief with a belief system.
Example Connections:
Health benefits of exercise (Knowledge by Acquaintance): Cohesiveness with scientific and personal experiences and research.
Scientific theories such as evolution (Knowledge-That): Corresponds within the more comprehensive scientific framework.

Pragmatism
Definition: Truth is decided by the practical implications and usefulness of beliefs.
Example Connections:
Riding a bike (Knowledge-How): The skill and ability to ride is progressed by practical success.
Boiling point of water (Knowledge-That): Its sensible application in everyday life confirms its truth.

Summery

The connections between truths and kinds of knowledge reveal how different theories of truth affect the perception of the world. Therefor, direct experiences confirm acquaintance the truths is verified by personal contact with felt information. Systematic and coherent belief is knowledge that is confirmed by the fact that those truths stand in line with the knowledge systems. Practical skills knowledge are confirmed by their effectiveness and application, that is, connected to pragmatic truths. These examples emphasize how truths might be accepted for personal experience, systematic coherence, and practical utility in forming our knowledge.