The nature of practical knowledge

• Anneli Sarvimäki Helsingin yliopisto

DOI: https://doi.org/10.33336/aik.96610

Abstract

The author begins by referring to the classical definition of knowledge and finds it too restricted for defining all knowledge. A more extensive concept of knowledge is needed in practical fields. Practical knowledge has in the history of philosophy been dealt with by Platon, Aristotle, Vico and Kant to name a few. Practical educational knowledge is defined as extensive social and moral knowledge which includes technical skill. This definition is based on education as a moral form of life. Practical knowledge is organized into action formulas and traditions and it makes itself apparent as an adequate activity.