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Toward a Holistic Theory of Knowledge and Adult Learning

Baiyin Yang

University of Minnesota

This article proposes a holistic theory of knowledge and adult learning. The theory posits that knowledge consists of three indivisible facets—explicit, implicit, and emancipatory knowledge, and that each of the knowledge facets consists of three layers—foundation, manifestation, and orientation. The holistic theory calls for a dialectical perspective about the dynamic relationships among the three facets to better understand learning. Three contemporary paradigms of knowledge and learning are examined under the perspective of the holistic theory.

Key Words: adult learning • emancipatory knowledge • holistic theory • implicit knowledge • knowledge management • organizational learning • tacit knowledge

Human Resource Development Review, Vol. 2, No. 2, 106-129 (2003)
DOI: 10.1177/1534484303002002002
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