I understand this when some one refers to the knowledge of a certain physical skill say 'swimming" or "cycling' But when someone says " I know mathematics or physics etc." what does he really mean? Is it something much more than knowing a language of that field of study and ability to converse or write in it? I suppose I am asking for a definition of " knowledge" - a cocern of Epistemology
2007-06-23 19:42:36 · 3 answers · asked by Satish M 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
To me when someone uses this phrase it means that they studied the subject once but now would need a book, a GPS, an interpreter, and Internet access to figure anything out pertaining to it.
2007-06-23 20:09:55 · answer #1 · answered by Ralph 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When some one says I am a physicist or biologist or a biochemist he implies he knows physics, biology or biochemistry. This actually means that they have specialized in that particular subject and have an academic background in that subject. This qualification automatically gives them an authority in that subject and the confidence in handling any query related to their subject. This in turn is utilised by companies for their growth and the person's knowledge is rewarded by their monthly salaries or honororium etc.
2007-06-24 03:02:01 · answer #2 · answered by Ganesh 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it means his "cup of tea"
2007-06-28 00:54:19 · answer #3 · answered by jammal 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋