Specialization of knowledge
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A modern development and belief
that the progress of knowledge
is the result of distinct and independent spheres, and that knowledge in one discipline has little connection with knowledge in another discipline. Thus, "specialists" pursue their work in isolation from one another rather than as aspects of a unity or whole.
Belief
Belief is the psychological state in which an individual holds a proposition or premise to be true.-Belief, knowledge and epistemology:The terms belief and knowledge are used differently in philosophy....
that the progress of knowledge
Knowledge
Knowledge is a familiarity with someone or something unknown, which can include information, facts, descriptions, or skills acquired through experience or education. It can refer to the theoretical or practical understanding of a subject...
is the result of distinct and independent spheres, and that knowledge in one discipline has little connection with knowledge in another discipline. Thus, "specialists" pursue their work in isolation from one another rather than as aspects of a unity or whole.