Conclusion

Mark Burgin

Chapter 9 in Theory of Knowledge:Structures and Processes, 2016, pp 803-807 from World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte. Ltd.

Abstract: Thus, we can see that knowledge is an extremely complex and at the same time, more than ever important phenomenon. It plays a pivotal role in the life of individuals, functioning of organizations and the whole existence of society. It is important to understand the two-sided function of knowledge for a system that possesses knowledge. On the one hand, knowledge can be and in many cases, is the source of change and development. On the level of an individual (the knower), good knowledge and its correct application can lead to a better life and higher achievements. On the level of organization, knowledge can enhance extension of activities, expansion into new domains, and improvement of organizational culture and practices. On the level of society, knowledge brings steady technological and economical progress, which accelerates all the time. In essence, it is possible to envision knowledge processes as fundamental drivers of life on all levels…

Keywords: Knowledge; Information; Data; Cognition; Knowledge Acquisition; Epistemology; Knowledge Management; Artificial Intelligence; Logic; Reasoning; Knowledge Base; Belief; Epistemic Structure; Theory; Semantic Network; Ontology; Logical Variety (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O30 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2016
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