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In this chapter, the nature, sources and validation of knowledge are discussed in the light of theories of realism, idealism and pragmatism. The chapter emphasizes the role of knowledge in education, and underlines a holistic and integral approach.
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Bhatt, S.R. (2018). Nature, Sources, and Validation of Knowledge. In: Philosophical Foundations of Education. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-0442-2_3
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