direct knowledge
[/dɪˈrɛkt ˈnɑːlɪdʒ/]
noun
conhecimento direto
1. Knowledge obtained through immediate personal experience or observation without intermediaries, inference, or interpretation
The scientist gained direct knowledge of the phenomenon by observing it firsthand in the laboratory.
O cientista obteve conhecimento direto do fenômeno ao observá-lo pessoalmente no laboratório.
2. In epistemology, knowledge that is not mediated by representation, theory, or secondhand information
Direct knowledge of color comes from visual perception, not from description.
O conhecimento direto da cor vem da percepção visual, não da descrição.
3. Unmediated awareness or acquaintance with a subject matter through sensory experience or intuition
She had direct knowledge of the situation because she was present when it occurred.
Ela tinha conhecimento direto da situação porque estava presente quando isso ocorreu.
This term is primarily used in academic, philosophical, and scientific contexts in both Brazilian and American English-speaking communities. In Brazil, it appears frequently in university curricula related to philosophy, epistemology, and scientific methodology. The concept emphasizes the value of personal experience and observation over theoretical or secondhand information, reflecting enlightenment values in both Western cultures.
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