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Source of knowledge: From knowledge is handed down by omniscient authority to knowledge is reasoned out through objective and subjective means.

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Certainty of knowledge: From knowledge is absolute to knowledge is constantly evolving.

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Organization of knowledge: From knowledge is compartmentalized to knowledge is highly integrated and interwoven.

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Control of learning: From ability to learn is genetically predetermined to ability to learn is acquired through experience

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Speed of learning: From learning is quick or not-at-all to learning is gradual process.