In five pages this paper assists with making distinctions between wisdom and knowledge. Two sources are cited in the bibliography.
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actuality there are viable differences between the two. Understanding these differences is useful in gaining insight into both the world and ourselves, as these subtle differences impact our consciousness
in a significant manner. The Difference Between Knowledge and Wisdom In plain language, the word knowledge is used to mean
one of two things: * knowing that (facts and information) (Ward, 2003). * knowing how (the ability to do something) (Ward,
2003). Examples of "knowing that" would be: I know that 2+2=4. I know that summer is hot and winter is
cold. I know that I am a Scorpio. I know that the telephone is a means of communication. Obviously, this list could proceed indefinitely. This type
of knowledge is easily expressed, which is a distinguishing characteristic (Ward, 2003). "Knowing how" on the other hand is different
(Ward, 2003). Some examples would be: I know how to swim. I know how to cook. I know how to read Spanish. I know how to
drive. All of these things I know how to do but may not necessarily be able to specifically and definitively describe them as with "knowing that" knowledge (Ward, 2003).
Therefore, knowledge is something that someone understands to be true (Ward, 2003). Knowledge is gained from all sorts of
sources. This would include school, books, television, life experiences, lessons, emulation, practice, and so many more sources. When we learn a new thing that information becomes stored in