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uNoxolo Mnguni
on Dec 25, 2024
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Does all knowledge come from direct observation?
A) Yes, because all knowable things can be directly observed.
B) Yes, because only direct observation is trustworthy.
C) Yes, because it can only come from our own direct observations or those of others.
D) No, because some knowledge comes from reasoning.
E) No, because no knowledge comes from direct observation.
Direct Observation
The method of gathering data through immediate, firsthand experience and observation in a natural or control setting.
Reasoning
The process of thinking about something in a logical way to form a conclusion or judgment.
Knowledge
Information, understanding, or skill that one gains through experience or education.
- Recognize the variances between learning through firsthand observation and inferential thinking.
- Assess the contribution of reasoning in the perception of phenomena that are not directly observable.
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Learning Objectives
- Recognize the variances between learning through firsthand observation and inferential thinking.
- Assess the contribution of reasoning in the perception of phenomena that are not directly observable.