When we accept something as being true just because someone in a position of authority says it is true,we are using _________________ as a basis of knowing.

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When we rely on the statements of someone else who is deemed an authority figure, we are using authority knowledge. This type of knowledge relies on the credibility and trustworthiness of the authoritative figure rather than on personal experience, common sense, or tradition.

When We Accept Something as Being True Just Because Someone