The study of knowledge encompasses various theories and methodologies. Rationalism emphasizes reasoning and logic as primary sources of meaning, while empiricism asserts that experience and experimentation are essential for understanding.
Knowing something real without the need of experiencing it.
Empiricism
Experiencig and
experimenting are the only
ways to acquire meaning.
Rationalism
Reasoning and logics give
meaning to things.
Idealism
Reality is shaped by our
thoughts and ideas.
Realism
Reality exists independent of
our thoughts or ideas, even
our consciousness.
Tyoes of Knowledge
Religious
Based on dogma, faith, or beliefs.
Logical
Conclusions are coherent with the premises that they are part of.
Pholosophical
Obtained through relfection and introspection.
Intuitive
Association of information received unconsciously that is nor
objective.
Scientific
Obtained through speculation and the development of hypothesis
that the philosophical knowledge offers.
Empirical
It needs a specific methodology to do research about phenomena and find out
to what extent they can be generalized.
Indirect
It is acquired through other people’s experience.
Direct
Is obtained through direct experimentation of an environment
surrounding the individual.
Research Approaches
Mixed
It´s when we use both of this metos, Quantitative and Qualitative.
Qualitative
It is likely to be associated with the inductive
approach to generating theory.
Quantitative
It is likely to be associated with a deductive approach
tot testing theory, often using numbers or facts.
Scientific Reasoning
Inductive Reasoning
This one involves an element of probability.
Generalizations are formed based on what you know or
observe.
Deductive Reasoning
The process of deducing is the formulation of a conclusion
based on generally accepted statements or facts. Specific
conclusions are drawn from general or universal premises.
Scientific Method
This is a strategy used to try and explain natural science
rationally by observing and evaluating data.