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Ways of Knowing

A “way of knowing” is a tool used to acquire knowledge. These tools include:

• Language
• Sense perception
• Emotion
• Reason
• Imagination
• Intuition
• Memory
• Faith

There is no “perfect” method to acquire knowledge. Some people prioritize a way of knowing based on what is considered useful to society or to themselves.

In summary:

questions → ways of knowing → knowledge claim

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Sources

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