Knowledge in History

By Eclipsed

  • Priori knowledge

    knowledge that is acquired independently of any particular experience

  • A Posteriori knowledge

    You knowing broccoli is green is an example of a posteriori knowledge, which is simply knowledge based on experience.

  • Implicit knowledge

    knowledge that is gained through incidental activities, or without awareness that learning is occurring. Some examples of implicit knowledge are knowing how to walk, run, ride a bicycle, or swim.

  • Tacit knowledge

    refers to the knowledge, skills, and abilities an individual gains through experience that is often difficult to put into words or otherwise communicate.

  • Explicit knowledge

    Explicit knowledge is knowledge that is straightforwardly expressed and shared between people.

  • Declarative knowledge

    Refers to facts or information stored in the memory, that is considered static in nature. Declarative knowledge, also referred to as conceptual, propositional or descriptive knowledge, describes things, events, or processes; their attributes; and their relation to each other. (year not accurate)

  • Procedural Knowledge

    Its the type of knowledge exercised in the performance of a task. It's basically “how” you know to do something.