Alternative ways of knowing Flashcards
What do Australian First Nations peoples collectively refer to?
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
How long have Australian First Nations cultures existed?
Over 65,000 years
What is ‘Country’ for First Nations peoples?
A living, spiritual entity encompassing land, water, sky, and all living beings
What does ‘Land as Teacher’ signify in First Nations knowledge?
The land is a source of knowledge, wisdom, and law
What is the concept of Custodianship in relation to knowledge?
Knowledge is tied to the responsibility of caring for Country
What does the Dreaming refer to in First Nations epistemologies?
The time of creation when ancestral beings shaped the world
True or False: The Dreaming is confined to the past.
False
What role do Dreaming stories play in First Nations cultures?
They encode laws, moral codes, ecological knowledge, and spiritual truths
How is knowledge transmitted in First Nations cultures?
Orally through stories, songs, dances, and ceremonies
What does Multisensory Learning entail?
Knowledge is performed, enacted, and experienced
What is the role of Elders in First Nations knowledge transmission?
They are knowledge holders who pass down wisdom through storytelling
What does Relationality emphasize in First Nations epistemologies?
The interconnectedness of all beings
Fill in the blank: Knowledge is understood in a _______ way, integrating spiritual, ecological, social, and cultural dimensions.
holistic
What is meant by Embodied and Experiential Knowledge?
Knowledge acquired through direct experience and practice
How is ancestral guidance perceived in First Nations spirituality?
Ancestors are seen as active participants providing guidance
What was Captain Cook’s approach to navigation?
Grounded in empiricism, relying on direct observation and measurement
What were Cook’s primary goals for his voyages?
To explore new territories, establish trade routes, and claim lands
How does Cook’s methodology differ from the scientific method?
Cook focused on descriptive accuracy rather than explanatory power
Cook’s maps served what purpose?
Practical tools for navigation and territorial claims
True or False: The scientific method seeks to explain the underlying causes of natural phenomena.
True
What cultural context influenced Cook’s work?
The colonial project of the British Empire
List the key contrasts between Cook’s navigation and the scientific method.
- Epistemology: Empirical, practical vs. empirical, theoretical
- Goals: Political, economic vs. understanding reality
- Methodology: Systematic observation vs. hypothesis testing
- Representation: Maps and charts vs. theories and models
- Context: Colonial expansion vs. pursuit of objective knowledge
What is the conclusion regarding Cook’s navigation and the scientific method?
Cook’s navigation was empirically driven and politically motivated, while the scientific method seeks to understand and explain reality
