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Types of Knowledge

I The knowledge of truth


This does not exist. For truth is the death of intention
II Redemptive knowledge
This is the knowledge that dawns with redemption, which is thereby completed
But it is not the knowledge that precipitates redemption
III Teachable knowledge
Its most significant form of appearance is banality
IV Determining knowledge
There is knowledge that determines action. It is, however, not determining as a
“motive,” but rather due to the force of its linguistic structure. The linguistic moment
in morality is connected to knowledge. It is absolutely certain that this knowledge that
determines action leads to silence. Therefore, as such, it is not teachable. This
determining knowledge is closely related to the concept of Tao. This is in direct
contradiction to knowledge in Socrates’ Doctrine of Virtue. While this is motivating for
action, it does not determine those who act.
V Knowledge from insight or perception
This type is highly enigmatic. In the region of knowledge, it is something that
resembles the present in the region of time. It exists only as an ungraspable transition.
From what to what? Between foreboding and the knowledge of truth.”

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