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knowledges

Human perception of the source of knowledge differs from one culture to another . Knowledge is the collective term for ideas , thoughts and perceptions pertaining to explanation , arguments , facts or even fiction The source of knowledge is basically all around us , depending on what we believe in

Basing on religion , knowledge comes from the ultimate source of life that is whoever the highest being is in a certain religion . Because of the many religions existing in the world , there are different perspectives on knowledge and its source . Given the diversity in religion

and culture , the source of knowledge is dependent on each individual 's personal beliefs . For Christianity the source of knowledge is God , however humans only gained this knowledge because of his weakness (Genesis 2 :9 3 :4-6 . For Islam , the source of knowledge is divine , similar to that of Christianity . This indicates a consensus of knowledge within a religious or spiritual perspective , that the source of knowledge cannot come from the human mind alone , but from someone that has the power to create life and to mold knowledge

In philosophy , knowledge comes from either through our senses or through reason alone . For empiricists , knowledge comes from observation and experimentation (Frede ,

.291 . This theory implies that knowledge cannot be innate and can only be acquired through life experiences . For rationalists , reason is the main source of knowledge (Frede ,

.291 Rationalism was emphasized during the Age of Reason , when it became the prelude to the Age of Enlightenment , wherein...

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