The basic elements and structure of the problem of knowledge
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The problem of this thesis is the development of an analysis and tentative synthesis of the basic elements and structure of the problem of knowledge such that the subsidiary problems and alternative solutions are delineated in proper relation to each other. Accordingly, the thesis is developed in two parts.
Part I develops the problem of knowledge in the form of an analytic exposition which defines, categorizes and poses subordinate problems
within the general problem of knowledge. Part I first states the general problem of knowledge, and then develops it in terms of the elements of the
structure of knowledge, the problem of the origin of knowledge, and the problem of starting point. It also identifies and develops a concept entitled "the Law of Single Value-Referent".
Part II offers an exploratory porposal in the form of a synthetic statement of an epistemological position developed within an orthodox, Christian theological perspective. The purpose of this proposal is to
examine the potential of such a development for the resolution of the issues developed in Part I. Special emphasis is placed upon the imago dei as the integrating and criteriological focus for Christian epistemology, and this focus is set within the context of the doctrine of creation (which provides the asymmetry vital to signification) and the preeminence of Christ, the Creator and Archetype of the imago. Areas requiring further development are identified and their general significance indicated.
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