How Do We Know What We Know?

Duration: 33

Year Published: 1958

Creator: WNET/13

Format: 16mm

Color: B&W

Description: Discusses the way in which abstractions are formed from sensory data. Traces the successful levels of abstraction from the object or event to high level verbal abstractions. Shows how communication is affected when verbal abstractions cannot be traced back to lower levels. Uses illustrations from modern philosophic work and a racing form. (KQED) Film.

Metadata Source:Educational film guide. Supplements (1959-62)

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