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What is Propositional Knowledge?

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Propositional knowledge is information or understanding that can be represented in natural language or a more formal language such as mathematics and propositional logic. It is often contrasted with knowledge that is difficult to encode in a language such as how to ride a bike.
Overview: Propositional Knowledge
Type
Knowledge
Definition
Knowledge that can be represented in a language.
Examples
France is a country.
x + y > 20
The sun is larger than the earth.
Synonyms
Descriptive Knowledge
Declarative Knowledge
Antonyms
Tacit Knowledge
Procedural Knowledge
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John Spacey. "What is Propositional Knowledge?." Simplicable. Retrieved June 22, 2026. from https://simplicable.com/new/propositional-knowledge

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