Week B1 - Module Introduction, What is Knowledge
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Homo sapiens
Wise man; refers to modern humans and their capacity for complex thought and innovation.
Mitochondrial Eve
The most recent common matrilineal ancestor of all modern humans, traced back approximately 200,000 years.
Scientific thinking
A way of acquiring knowledge through observation, experimentation, and the development of methodologies.
Anthropology
The study of humans and human behavior.
Archeology
The study of artifacts that have been left behind by past societies.
Oral traditions
Cultural stories, sayings, and songs passed down through generations, often evolving over time.
Trial and error
A method of problem solving based on experimentation and learning from mistakes.
Written language
A system of communication that allows for the recording and sharing of knowledge.
Epistemology
The study of knowledge and justified belief.
Socrates
A classical Greek philosopher recognized as one of the founders of Western philosophy, known for his method of questioning.
Plato
A philosopher and student of Socrates who coined the term 'philosophy' and explored the nature of knowledge and reality.
Aristotle
A Greek philosopher who questioned Plato's theory of forms and emphasized empirical observation as the source of knowledge.
Dialectical method
A process of dialogue and questioning used to provoke critical thinking and to clarify ideas.
Philosophy
The study of fundamental questions regarding existence, knowledge, values, reason, and mind.
Knowledge vs. Opinion
Knowledge is certain and derived from established principles, while opinion is uncertain and based on personal perception.
Geometric and abstract concepts
Ideas in mathematics that exist in theory but may not be observable in the physical world.
Innate knowledge
Understanding or information believed to be present from birth, as proposed by Plato.
Scientific Revolution
A period, from the 16th to the 18th century, characterized by the emergence of modern science and new methodologies.