• What Are the Differences Between Knowledge and Belief?

     

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Published: 03.10.2003.
Language: English
Level: Secondary school
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To most, knowledge is what we 'know' through learning and general knowledge. But to sit down and explore the idea of knowledge and the idea of belief brings up some philosophical questions; what is knowledge? If it is what we have learnt, how do we know it is definite, if it is scientifically proven, then is it science that navigates and has the final say in what can be classed as 'knowledge?' Belief is what we have all been told, since childhood we have been told things such as there is a heaven and an earth, our bodies need food to grow.…

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