1. Knowledge Acquisition
PHE 498

2. Epistemology
A branch of philosophy which deals with the basic question: “How do we come to know”. Knowledge acquisition applies some form of SYSTEM. That is, there is some form of systematic application to impart knowledge.

3. Sources of Knowledge Experience Authority Deductive Reasoning
Inductive reasoning
Scientific Method

4. Experience Based on ___________ Shortcomings: Verification Replication
Personal System

5. Authority Based on position of expertise, e.g., lawyer
Based on position of power, e.g., school superintendent.
Shortcomings
How does authority (be careful when addressing authority)

6. Deductive Reasoning
Thinking process in which one proceeds from general to specific statements using prescribed rules of logic. Henceforth, the application of a syllogism.
Example:
All men are mortal
The king is a man
Therefore, the king is mortal

7. Deductive Reasoning How is truth determined in deductive reasoning?
What would be some shortcomings of deductive reasoning as a source to acquire knowledge?

8. Inductive Reasoning
Observations are made and inferences are developed based on the collected observations.
Truth is derived through the senses most notably empirical evidence.
Every rabbit that has ever been observed has lungs. Therefore, every rabbit has lungs.