feltknow
Feltknow is a term used to describe knowledge that is primarily felt, embodied, and tacit, acquired through direct experience rather than explicit instruction. It denotes knowledge that resists articulation in propositional form yet guides perception and action across contexts.
Origin and usage: Feltknow is a relatively recent coinage in discussions of cognition and pedagogy; its precise
Theoretical basis: Proponents situate feltknow alongside tacit knowledge, as described by Michael Polanyi, and within embodied
Characteristics and examples: Feltknow emphasizes the felt, affective, and bodily dimensions of knowing. Examples include motor
Applications and reception: Some scholars use feltknow to frame learning design, user experience, and human-computer interaction
See also: Tacit knowledge; Know-how; Embodied cognition; Phenomenology.