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Abstract:: Many philosophers believe that there is a fundamental distinction between knowing that something is the case and knowing how to do something. According to Gilbert Ryle, to whom the insight is credited, knowledge-how is an ability, which is in turn a complex of dispositions. Knowledge-that, on the other hand, is not an ability, or anything similar. Rather, knowledge-that is a relation between a thinker and a true proposition.

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Williamson, T., & Stanley, J. (2001). Knowing how. Journal of Philosophy, 98(8), 411–444.

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Williamson, T, and J Stanley. “Knowing How.” Journal of Philosophy, Accepted Manuscript, vol. 98, no. 8, 2001, pp. 411–44.

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Williamson, T, and J Stanley. 2001. “Knowing How.” Journal of Philosophy 98 (8): 411–44.
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Institution:: University of Oxford
Division:: HUMS
Department:: Philosophy Faculty
Role:: Author

+ Stanley, J More by this author

Institution:: University of Michigan
Role:: Author

Publisher:: Journal of Philosophy, Inc.
Journal:: Journal of Philosophy More from this journal
Volume:: 98
Issue:: 8
Pages:: 411-444
Publication date:: 2001-01-01
Edition:: Accepted Manuscript
ISSN:: 0022-362X

Language:: English
Subjects:: Philosophy
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Deposit date:: 2011-03-09
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Copyright date:: 2001

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