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What do you mean when you say that you 'know' something?
What do you mean when you say that you 'know' something?
Where does that knowledge come from?
How reliable is that knowledge?
The next four tasks all link together to encourage you to question your sources!
Discuss the questions with your parents and friends. The next four tasks use Edpuzzle to ask you questions as you watch the videos. You can use the Edpuzzle App, or just click through and use the web-based version. Make a note of your scores - you'll need them to unlock the next level, you can play as many times as you like.
At the bottom of the page is a quick quiz to complete to see how your understanding is changing.
Sources of Knowledge - Video Lesson 1- The Senses
Sources of Knowledge - Video Lesson 1- The Senses
Think of something you know to be true. Consider, how is it that you know this truth? Does it come from your senses?
Are your senses always completely reliable? Try the video lesson below:
Sources of Knowledge - Video Lesson 2- Language and Words
Sources of Knowledge - Video Lesson 2- Language and Words
Can you think without using words? What are words anyway? Are they just sounds we make or do they have/give meaning?
What kinds of thoughts do babies have? Does your pet understand your words?
Scientists have taught some primates to use Sign Language. If animals can use language, does it change how we see them?
What are the limitations of language as a way of knowing? Try the video lesson below:
Sources of Knowledge - Video Lesson 3- Emotions and Feelings
Sources of Knowledge - Video Lesson 3- Emotions and Feelings
How do our emotions affect our thoughts? Ever seen red? What happens to our thinking when our feelings and emotions are very powerful? What is gut instinct? Try the video below to learn more:
Sources of Knowledge - Video 4- Thinking and Reasoning
Sources of Knowledge - Video 4- Thinking and Reasoning
Philosophers use the term 'Reason' or "reasoning' to describe the process of thinking carefully through a problem.
Can you think of an example of knowledge that you have gained by reasoning? Is this knowledge more reliable than knowledge gained by the senses? Test your reason, on this logic problem by Alex Gendler:
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Share your thoughts and enter your total score for the four videos here to see if you are ready to move on. You can try as many times as you like.
Share your thoughts and enter your total score for the four videos here to see if you are ready to move on. You can try as many times as you like.
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