Difficulties with the View of Propositional Knowledge

Propositional Knowledge

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Topic - “It is sometimes said that (propositional) knowledge comprises a true belief backed by a
justification. What are the difficulties with such a view? Can it be clarified or refined in a way
which is defensible?”.......................................................................................................................1
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Topic - “It is sometimes said that (propositional) knowledge comprises a true
belief backed by a justification. What are the difficulties with such a view?
Can it be clarified or refined in a way which is defensible?”
Introduction
When knowledge is declared or expressed in a characteristic form of indicative
propositions then it is called as descriptive or declarative knowledge. For completing a particular
task or assignment in the field of project management, the researcher requires certain knowledge
which provides an insight in all the aspects. When knowledge of “know-how” is produced in a
descriptive format then it is referred as propositional knowledge (Pritchard, 2014). It is quite
fascinating to explore the possibilities of intelligence or knowledge when backed by truth
provides a defensible way or not. The theories which deal with methods and validity of
knowledge, followed by its scope is known as epistemology. There are different types of
knowledge amongst which propositional knowledge holds a major inclination (The Analysis of
Knowledge. 2017). The other variations of knowledge include personal and procedural. The
present essay is based on deriving a perspective on the fact that knowledge is often backed by a
justification even when it comprises of a true belief. On the other hand, several difficulties
associated with such a fact will also be elaborated in this essay.
Propositional Knowledge
Personal knowledge is referred to as acquiring intellectual information through
acquaintance and procedural knowledge is based completely on the process or technique with
which a task or activity can be accomplished. On the other hand, propositional knowledge is
completely different. It refers to the knowledge which depicts specific claims (Anderson, 2016).
For instance, I know that concerned project will be completed in two months. Knowledge
basically reflects the understanding ability of a person. It can also be considered as the measure
of being aware regarding a topic or subject. The individual that has personal knowledge is said to
have propositional knowledge in some form. However, the vice versa situation is not necessary
to exist. Several philosophers and researchers have depicted that all the three types of knowledge
are interlinked and major epistemology has clear depiction of propositional knowledge (Leppink
and et. al., 2013). Knowledge comprises completely of true beliefs. When justification is
provided for these true beliefs then proposed knowledge becomes more reliable and valid.
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