Ten Things You Know?

Question

I'm taking a class right now called Theory of Knowledge right now and it's basically a class taught through discussion about where knowledge comes from, how we attain knowledge, how knowledge affects us, etc. It's a really great class. Anyway, on the first day, the teacher asked us to list ten things we know and how we know them. I was just wondering what other people would say.

So. Tell me ten things you know and how you know them. Think about it.

(Don't worry, I won't bash any answers; I just want to see what people say.)

Carnation: The speed of light isn't always constant either. ;)

Answer 1

Enjoy the IB! ToK was one of my most dreaded courses, but on the other hand, it's a handly 3 point boost isn't it? The course is trying to make you question the way in which you know things - so if you say something about religion, or science, or any other field that is based upon a discourse, you'll be fine.

Here's my take
1. I know that I am currently answering your question because I am typing it and here
2. I know that I like to eat chocolate because when I do it, my mouth salivates and I get warm and cushy feelings
3. I know that the color of my shirt is black because it reflects wavelengths that correspond to black only
4. I know that my keyboard is covered in dust because I can see what appears to be dust on it
5. I know that the letter I received today is from my College because it bears the signature of one of its signatories
6. I know that I am tired because my eyes are droopy
7. I know that I ate a turkey sandwich for lunch today because I bought what looked and tasted to be one
8. I know that one of hte classes I had today was about globalization because that was the name of the course
9. I know that it was cold today because I had to wear a coat
10. I know, therefore I.B. (touche ToK)

Answer 2

1. I know everything happens for a reason, because good or bad when anything happens it always works out in the end.
2. I know Karma exists because its kicked my butt and I have seen it kick other peoples butts. I have also reeped the rewards.
3. Marriage is a scam because all it is, is a peice of paper with 2 signatures on it that cost a load of money and aggravation to sign. The flowers die, the dresses get thrown in a closet, the band plays another gig and the honeymoon ends. Then you spend even more money to sign another peice of paper to cancel out the first one. Live together in love, have parties, go on vacation a peice of paper doesnt make your love true. Because I have been married twice.
4. I know that research, or just stepping back and analyzing a situation will always be the best in the end. A compulsive reaction will more often than not worsen the whole thing and make for more problems because I have screwed myself reacting and helped myself anaylzing.
5. I know that the government is a conspiracy, voting for a president is useless it is all fixed because the popular candidate in the media ends up losing anyway to the person who gets bashed more, and because of research and seeing the inconsistancies. The first flight into the towers was Q33 NY. Go to word, raise the font size, highlight it, and change the font to wingdings, coincidence...I think not.
6. I know the difference between a stroke, a heart attack, athsma and a panic attack because I am a trained EMT and besides the books, the streets are a better tool.
7. I know most of what you learn in school is useless, because more often than not even a college graduate doesnt end up in the feild they spent all that money getting a degree for. The streets are a better tool. I didnt even graduate HS and spent 5 months in a class that enables me to stabilize a cardiac arrest, or a major trauma before a doctor even see's them.
I cant think of anything right now, my 3 kids are asleep and I should be too. But bottom line knowledge comes from experience, is attained by living and paying attention to what happens around you, and the effects on you will depend on the situation and outcome you learned from.

Answer 3

Nice! there I go:

1. If my skin is cut deep, I will bleed. I know because whenever it has happened, there I was to see it.

2. I know my own name. It's written in my passport.

3. I know my nan. She's there and says hi.

4. People can succeed/fail. It's happened loads of times.

5. Books are written. I have a library.

6. Animals are interesting. Their eyes are clever and expressive.

7. The weather changes. I have a window.

8. Poo stinks. I have a toilet.

9. I can dream and hope. I'm doing it daily.

10. I know some things can't be known. And to admit it, is what some people just won't do. (religious people among them)

Answer 4

1. I know my parents love me because they told me so and showed me everyday by their actions.
2. I know that the world is round because I learned it in school and I have seen pictures taken from space.
3. I know to get ahead in life you have to work hard. Just by living life.
4. I know that I am worth while as a human being because I've learned my own self worth.
5. I know that no one can make me do anything that I don't allow them to. Life lessons.
6. I know that child birth is painful from experience.
7. I know that anything worth doing is worth doing right. From life experience.
8. I know that most living creatures will love and trust you if you give it. Life experience.
9. I know that if you put your hand on something hot that most likely you will get burned. Life experience.
10. I know that to really learn about others and life in general that you have to shut up and listen. Life experience.

Answer 5

I know that my love for my wife is absolute. It comes from within.
I know that my love my children. It comes from the feeling in my heart.
I know that work is rewarding. It comes from the sense of accomplishment I feel when I complete a day of it.
I know that God lives and that he loves me. Again, it comes from the feeling in my heart when I think about this.
I know that that Jesus Christ is my Savior. Once again, I receive that knowledge from the feelings I receive when I try to follow his teachings
I know that I am blessed to leave in this country (USA). I know that from having lived outside of it for several years.
I know that I enjoy spending time out in nature. I receive peace and joy when I am there,
I know that a beautiful sunset brings warmth to my heart. I know this because it happens frequently.
I know that when my children do things that make them happy, it also brings happiness to me. This knowledge comes from personal experience.
I know that this is the last question that I am going to write for you. I know that because I can count to ten.

Answer 6

1. I know I can't come up with a list of 10 things I know. Why? Because:
a) I've tried before (I took Intro to Philosophy, and we did the same exercise)....
b) (despite Oprah's "what I know for sure," lol) there is no "for sure"; everything is speculation based on feeling and past experience.

Answer 7

1. The key to survivng pms is chocolate
2. Smiles are contagious
3. Someone will always be better than you
4. Someone will always be worse off than you
5. I will die someday
6. Religion is belief to comfort our wants
7. 2 + 2=4
8. Nothing but the speed of light is constant
9. It takes more mucles to frown then to smile
10. Hormones are a huge distraction to a girl in 8th grade

Answer 8

1. I know the sun came up this morning, I saw it.
2. I know the sun went down this evening, its dark now.
3. I know I am a red head, I looked in the mirror.
4. I know I have two feet, I can see them.
5. I know I am sitting in a chair right now, my butt is numb.
6. I know I liked your question, I am answering it. LOL
7. I know I have a daughter, I am holding her.
8. I know I have a son, I just got angry at him. (won't pick up
his toys)
9. I know I have fingers, I use them to type.
10. I know I am in a good mood, I haven't used one ugly word,
yet. LOL

Answer 9

Ten things I know

I am here because I am the only thing in this world I know I have experienced.

There is existance, because I am here.

Something came before me, because I came from somewhere.

That's all really.

Answer 10

All ten of the things I "know" all relate to my family or my life. Everything I think I know comes from books, teachers, internet, faith, and other sources.