Limitations of the human understanding will limit the
information that we perceive, and thereby allow us to reach
a slightly subjective conclusion, a conclusion that might not
necessarily portray an accurate representation of our world.
KEYWORDS
"CONCEPTS"
An abstract idea
A plan or intention
Concepts are like terms of a
logical expression, where the
development of that expression leads to a conclusion.
"SHAPE"
To construct and define
KF: Methodology
"CONCLUSIONS"
Generalisations based on observations and
experiences. We tend to initially acquire
knowledge subjectively without thinking
rationally.
A knowledge
claim that is deemed acceptable to society if/until it is disproven.
Disproving a conclusion opens knowledge gaps. However, filling in these gaps through the expansion of observations
and rational thinking draws out a reliable claim that can then reduce other fallible claims that have been made on the
basis of sense perception and any other subjective WOK. Such Kc's are used to justify related new-formed conclusions.
- Processing (Woks such as emotion, reasoning and sense perception used to interpret
knowledge)
Inherent bias may be present when trying to reach a certain
conclusion, which will reduce the reliability of the methodology
Output (Communication of ideas in the form of
language)
The right tool for the right job
WOKS
Reasoning and Logic (Mathematics)
Not-Fallible
Sense perception
Fallible
AOKS
Natural Sciences
Natural sciences - Look at existing paradigms and form conclusions based on existing theories, which
may not necessarily be objectively true because we are not able to shift out of this paradigm. However,
there will always be a small amount of knowledge that we can use to further progress in society and
build a more objective standpoint.
Mathematics
While a mathematical underpinning is very reliable because it is based on axiomatic logic
and principles, it may be taken out of context, such as the justification of a wrong theory.
This would render the mathematics invalid as it does not support an existing concept that
is deemed true.
KC1
The introduction of new theories in the Natural
Sciences gives way to the formation of different conclusions.
Knowledge Question: "How do reasoning and sense perception justify conclusions in the Natural Sciences"?
KC2
Knowledge claims in the Natural Sciences are
always objective because they are based on a firm
mathematical underpinning
Models of Reality
A lenz through which we view the world
CC1
Scientific theories are always being developed on,
allowing us to constantly redefine and shape radical conclusions
CC2
We use sense perception in the Natural Sciences
and thereby form subjective conclusions that are fallible
Extension: Reaching new conclusions can perhaps "shape" and redefine pre-existing concepts
Confirmation Bias
A tendency to search for or interpret information in a way that
confirms one's preconceptions, leading to statistical errors