Our knowledge, our stories: South Africans' connection with traditional science and technology

Knowledge takes many forms. While modern science relies on analytical and reductionist methods, traditional knowledge emphasises intuition and holistic understanding. Both of these forms of knowledge are vital and worth promoting.

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Published
2025-12-02
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https://doi.org/10.14749/30762461
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Indigenous Knowledge Systems and Agriculture
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Our knowledge, our stories: South Africans' connection with traditional science and technology

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Our knowledge, our stories: South Africans' connection with traditional science and technology

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Abstract

Knowledge takes many forms. While modern science relies on analytical and reductionist methods, traditional knowledge emphasises intuition and holistic understanding. Both of these forms of knowledge are vital and worth promoting.

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