Education and the Nature of Knowledge

This book (1983) explores the fundamental nature of knowledge, its transmission, and the development of expertise. It challenges traditional distinctions between ‘knowing how’ and ‘knowing that’, emphasizing the cultivation of skills and judgment within intellectual and professional communities.

First published in 1983, Education and the Nature of Knowledge explores the fundamental nature of knowledge, its transmission, and the development of expertise. It challenges traditional distinctions between ‘knowing how’ and ‘knowing that’, emphasizing the cultivation of skills and judgment within intellectual and professional communities. It examines the paradigm of scientific knowledge, investigating the processes and logic that establish its prominence. Through ten comprehensive chapters, the book addresses topics such as tacit knowledge, the social context of learning, and the moral dimensions of intellectual communities. It also presents the interplay between education, control, and professional judgment. With a focus on the organization of experience and the dynamics of argument and persuasion, this work remains a critical resource for understanding the foundations of professional education and the nature of intellectual inquiry.