Understanding Knowledge and Certainty in Religion and Belief at KS4
Delve into the concepts of a priori and a posteriori knowledge, exploring how we acquire beliefs about the world and religious truths through reason and sensory experience. Through engaging exercises and thought-provoking questions, this resource encourages critical thinking and reflection on how we come to understand our beliefs.
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KNOWLEDGE AND CERTAINTY (Part 1) RELIGION AND BELIEF KS4
What do we mean by knowledge? An Introduction to Philosophy of Religion Getting the tools for the job
But how do I know? arrange these cards in two groups (a) (d) (g) I know that Miss Carter is engaged to be married. I know that the moon is bright tonight I know that human beings are mammals (b) (h) (e) I know that a bachelor is an unmarried man. I know the Loch Ness Monster does not exist I know that 5+2=7 (c) (f) (i) I know that a Hexagon is a 6 sided shape I know that zebras have stripes I know that arachnids have 8 legs
TASK: Can you spot the difference? I know that Miss Carter is engaged to be married. I know that a bachelor is an unmarried man.
Two types of knowledge: A posteriori knowledge A priori knowledge I know that Miss Carter is engaged to be married I know that a bachelor is an unmarried man. We know this through our reason. We do not need sensory information We know this through sensory information
A posteriori knowledge is. Knowledge gained post (after) experience. Something that you come to know by finding it out through observation and using your senses. http://www.art4apps.org/images/downloadable/tall.png For example: I am tall for my age.
A priori knowledge is. Knowledge gained prior to experience. Something that you know through reason alone, without the need to find it out through the senses. http://kindersay.com/files/images/triangle.png For example: A triangle has three sides.
Test yourself- tick the correct box! A posteriori A priori The grass outside is green. Polygons have straight sides . The view from the window is beautiful . 9x9=81 Mr Clark is in his flat. This classroom has 20 windows. 6+1=8 A spinster is an unmarried woman .
What about this statement? Do we come to know about whether God exists a priori (through reason alone) or a posteriori (through sensory experience)? God exists
