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discussion we can harvest knowledge through analysis
of ideas of different people.
Empiricism: empiricism confirms that knowledge is
based on experience and evidences. Empiricisms accept
that knowledge can be acquired through experiences. A
medical doctor can gain knowledge through experiences
in working at the hospital. It based on observation and
practical. Empirical familiarity with object can bring to
much knowledge about it. For example if you used
typing on the computer for many years, you will be able
to type without even looking on keyboard. Doing some
for long time creates a knowledge of doing it well. In
evolution of knowledge, experience is essential.
Constructivism: the theory of constructivism is based
on how people learn. It confirms that meaning can be
created through interpretative interactions with and
experiences in their social environment. To develop new
knowledge exchanging ideas is important and also
experiencing environment is necessary. If we do not
have chemistry laboratory in our school setting, it will
be hard to know some experiments in chemistry. Ideas
of how to do experiment can be discussed within
student. But laboratory proof will us to conclude about
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