There are different methods of acquiring knowledge which also develops our realities. Philosophers and educationists have brought out specific methods for acquiring knowledge. One can learn through different methods like -
Our own personal experiences or that of others is the most promotive familiar and fundamental sources of knowledge. The positive results of the experience inspire us to move further in life. Every experience connected with knowledge learning may be positive or negative based upon realities.
Every action of one gives us new learning. One can do the work again and again for effective knowledge. We can collect the knowledge learning by doing. Naturalists gave stress on this method for effective learning.
It is well said that 'meditation is the only key to open the storehouse of knowledge'. It improves the learning of the students. All the activities can provide us good results if the work will be done with proper concentration. Thus concentration and meditation both lead an individual to infer and make link of the facts of knowledge to meaningful whole.
It is leased on practical method. One can use this method for the removal of the misconception. It has definite results. It is based on different types of experiments.
This knowledge depends on different scholars, philosophers or any authoritative personality. One accepts the words of these persons. It is not complete knowledge but part of the knowledge. People depend upon the dynamic personalities for this knowledge. It may be positive. It may be negative sometimes.
Observation can be internal or external. It gives direct knowledge to the people. It is also based on practical knowledge. This concept was given by naturalists. This type of knowledge can also be achieved through our daily activities.
We play activities in our life. We discuss with our friends. This discussion can create number of problems and its suggestions. The solution of a problem becomes a part of our knowledge. It creates one creative power.
We have number of problems in our daily life. Solving these develops our reasoning power. Reasoning develops our logical and intellectual power. Inductive and deductive methods improves the reasoning power of people. Asking questions for our problems also raise our curiosity towards the answers.
Use of audio-visual aids while studying creates our interest towards the subject matter. It also makes the subject matter attractive and thus it becomes easy to understand.
The elements which helps to attain knowledge through intuition method are inspiration and illumination. It can be achieved by our activities. It connects us with real knowledge. This feeling is not related to physical and social environment but related with the realities of life.
Sensory experience is the main source of knowledge. Every person has five senses. One can feel the sensory results. One's awareness of self takes place through senses. These senses provide us knowledge. This knowledge is based on practical aspects.
Thus, knowledge can be attained through different sources. Knowledge is everlasting. It has no end. It always moves with passage of time. It connects us with the reality of life.