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Where does knowledge come from?
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Christine Long 10/10/03 IB Theory of Knowledge Nicely Where does knowledge come from? How is knowledge attained? Webster defines knowledge as "the fact or condition of knowing something with familiarity gained through experience or association" and "acquaintance with or understanding of a science, art, or technique." Furthermore, it can be concluded that knowledge is attained through experience and understanding. Time is needed to gain understanding and experience something. It once was said, that "Without a knowledge of the past we would have no knowledge at all." How valid is this statement? It seems to me that all knowledge comes from the past, for all knowledge must be attained over time. One does not suddenly come to an understanding about something suddenly, randomly in the present. Something that one has experienced or studied has brought him this revelation. Also, time is always changing. In reality, there is no present. All...
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