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Simha Bode

lega4e80b3753ccac-knowledge translation - a quest for understanding.doc - 1 views

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    In contrast to 'Eurocentric' or mainstream knowledge which typically relies on scientific theories and empirical substantiation as evidence of reality, Indigenous knowledge systems usually begin with stories derived from practical experiences. Stories integrate the values and processes experienced, which then culminate in wisdom. Individuals develop wisdom over time, through their own experiences and through the stories of others, which they then share through the creation of new stories (Smylie et al, 2003; Cruickshank, 1998).
Simha Bode

"Myths, Stories & Reality" - 0 views

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    On one level, myths are simply stories. This introductory essay explains the features common to all stories, stressing that while the storyteller's words and the images they conjure up may be fleeting, their stories are often long-lived
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