Title: The Nature, Generation and Verification of Knowledge
Abstract: Summary In this paper the critical question of knowledge as the underpinning of clinical practice is examined. The nature of knowledge is explored in this paper, with support being given to the constructivist perspective. Types of knowledge include propositional, professional craft and personal knowledge. The importance and validity of each of these forms of knowledge is argued. Knowledge construction is a task which requires much attention from students, teachers and researchers. Approaches to generating knowledge include: working through research paradigms (such as the empirico-analytical, critical and interpretive paradigms) and also utilising different ‘ways of knowing’. Physiotherapists need to gain a deep understanding of the nature of knowledge and of how to generate knowledge in order to enrich their own knowledge bases and to contribute to the knowledge of the field of physiotherapy.
Publication Year: 1995
Publication Date: 1995-09-01
Language: en
Type: article
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