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Publication Date: 2011
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Taxonomy in Epistemology
Galloway, Jerry P.
Journal on Educational Psychology, v5 n1 p1-8 May-Jul 2011
This paper outlines a theoretical paradigm for distinguishing thinking, knowing and believing. A new taxonomy is presented for categorizing levels of knowing and outlines a structure of justification for each level. The paper discusses and explains the importance of such distinctions in decision making and thinking in general.
Descriptors: Taxonomy, Epistemology, Thinking Skills, Beliefs, Decision Making, Critical Thinking, Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Psychology, Opinions, Standards, Logical Thinking, Abstract Reasoning, Concept Formation, Inquiry
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