Dr. Davey Naugle, the author of “What is Knowledge? Biblical/Hebraic Epistemology,” defines epistemology as a discipline that wants to answer questions about the nature and features of knowledge, its sources, things human beings can learn, and how it might help them (Naugle 1). I agree with the given view as it correlates with my perspective. Understanding how we produce new information and how it can be used is critical for society as it creates the basis for discoveries and progress. At the same time, Naugle opposes the scientific and biblical epistemologies, which also seems relevant as these concepts rest on different ideas.
Speaking about the biblical view of epistemology, the author offers specific references to prove his assumptions. I believe the references are accurate and help comprehend the main ideas better. For instance, speaking about knowledge as an activity where the whole person participates, he refers to psalms containing ideas about the heart and its role in understanding (Naugle 2). It makes the argument stronger and helps to understand the central message made by the author.
The Holy Bible also has numerous ideas about how Christians can acquire knowledge and use it. For instance, it states, “The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge, for the ears of the wise seek it out.” (New International Version, Proverbs 18:15). The given scripture shows a person should listen to others to learn, which is a core of the knowledge generation process. However, it might not be enough to acquire the correct understanding of things and use the information correctly. For this reason, a person should have a discerning heart ready to get to know new facts and be open to people. Only under these conditions is it possible to become wiser and broaden your horizons.
Works Cited
Holy Bible. New International Version, HaperTorch, 1993.
Naugle, Davey. “What is Knowledge? Biblical/Hebraic Epistemology.”Dallas Baptist University, 2001.