Any interaction with the world begins with the process of its realization, philosophy is subdivided into various complementary forms of knowledge.There are many subspecies, but generally refers to the sensory knowledge (sometimes called contemplation, although this is not entirely true), and mental analysis.
In general, knowledge is a set of methods to obtain new knowledge about the existing reality, of objects and processes.The need for knowledge is explained in different ways, depending on the point of view of the initiator.For example, in the Middle Ages, the ultimate goal of this process was considered to obtain the ability to control nature, to adjust the laws of the universe.In the modern world thanks to scientific discoveries, it became clear that to achieve such power directly impossible.Therefore, all forms of knowledge directed to finding the truth.This is a logical development of the human world.
There is a division between basic forms of knowledge - scientific and unscientific, which, in turn, are composed of many sub-species.One of the most accessible forms - knowledge through the senses.With its use of objective reality recorded human senses, either directly or with the help of instruments.Based on the results of recent studies of quantum physics, philosophy is increasingly common belief that even this knowledge affects the studied object (process).
There are three forms of knowledge through the senses - an idea, perception and feeling.A key feature is its sense of subjectivity.In other words, two observers may have a different perception of reality.Moreover, it is not necessary in this case to confuse concepts such as "subjectivity" and "subjective", since we are not talking about a distorted reflection of reality.By sensations include: taste, hearing, sight, smell, touch.This is attributed to the feeling of vibration, acceleration, temperature, and so forth.
perception is a product of the brain.Data coming from different receptors, form a complete image of the object or phenomenon.For example, rain is not perceived as separate components (drops, wind, overcast).
next stage of perceptual knowledge - this view.It is a synthesis of sensations and perceptions.The observer is not necessary all the time to interact directly with the subject matter.Based on the previously obtained data compilation and performed mentally speculate.For example, knowing the device of the modern world can be represented his view of the past or the future.
One form of comprehension of reality - religious knowledge.The starting point is his God.More often than not taken for granted the fact of his unity.The purpose of this knowledge - to achieve a better life in the mythical world of the future.Often religion is related to the self-knowledge of man.
In modern society, the particular importance of scientific knowledge acquired.It allows you to get an objective view of the processes of reality.His task as follows: to describe, explain and predict.There are the following levels of scientific knowledge: rational (or theoretical) and sensual.In turn, the last to lay down some "empirical."Production experiments and direct observation - this is the way of empirical knowledge.Further, based on empirically derived knowledge of the generalized and created theories, hypotheses, predictions next attempt.The theoretical way of knowing can not give the knowledge of the truth in its purest form, as used to explain the explanatory model, there is some form of sensory perception.
