Chapter 4 - Reliable Knowledge and Wisdom

Question 1

Testing reliability of knowledge

Answer 1

Balancing polarities of intellectual and intuitive, objective and subjective
How trustworthy and credible is source?
Does this idea work when applied?
Is this idea self-consistent and consistent with other knowledge?
Does this make sense according to reasoning and logic?
Is it supported by people with appropriate experience or cultures?

Question 2

Cooperative Inquiry

Answer 2

Group research into subjective experiences

Question 3

Wisdom

Answer 3

Integrates scientific knowledge, human experience and inner knowing into a living whole to elucidate meaning of facts and ideas. Concerned with psychological, emotional and social impacts of knowledge and ensuring good use.