Definitions of Knowledge

• Reflective knowledge


  Knowledge that is possessed by humans and requires reflective awareness of the justification and reliability of beliefs, involving critical thinking and self-reflection.
• Animal knowledge


  Knowledge that is possessed by animals and does not require reflective awareness or conscious understanding.
• No false lemmas


  The theory that knowledge requires the absence of false beliefs or assumptions in the justification process, ensuring that all premises are true.
• Infallibilism


  The theory that knowledge requires absolute certainty and cannot be subject to doubt or error.
• Virtue epistemology


  The theory that knowledge is a true belief that is formed by intellectual virtues, such as intellectual honesty, open-mindedness, and intellectual rigor.
• Reliabilism


  The theory that knowledge is a true belief that has been reliably formed, often through reliable cognitive processes or methods.
• Justification


  The process of providing reasons, evidence, or arguments to support a belief or claim, aiming to establish its truth or validity.
• Belief


  A mental state or attitude in which an individual holds something to be true or false, often based on evidence or personal conviction.
• Correspondence theory of truth


  The theory that truth consists of the correspondence between a claim or belief and the relevant facts or reality.
• Coherence theory of truth


  The theory that truth consists of the internal coherence and consistency of a set of beliefs or propositions.
• Factual knowledge


  Knowledge that is based on verifiable information or facts that can be objectively confirmed.
• Practical knowledge


  Knowledge that is related to skills, abilities, or know-how, often acquired through practice or hands-on experience.
• Knowledge by acquaintance


  Knowledge that is gained through direct experience or personal interaction with someone or something.
• Propositional knowledge


  Knowledge that is expressed in sentences or propositions, which can be true or false.
• Types of knowledge

  Different categories of knowledge include practical knowledge (knowing 'how' to do something), knowledge by acquaintance (knowing 'of' someone or something), and propositional knowledge (knowing 'that' something is true).
• Knowledge


  The understanding or awareness of facts, information, skills, or concepts that is acquired through experience, reasoning, or intuition.
• Epistemology


  The branch of philosophy that investigates the nature, sources, and limits of knowledge.