The 12 Axes of the Knowledge Spectrum

An ultra-fine-grained model adding dimensions of justification, reliability, and social context. Building on the 8 Axes, we add: Axis 9: Justified-Unjustified (knowledge requires justification vs. reliable process suffices). Axis 10: Internalist-Externalist (justification depends on internal reasons vs. external reliability). Axis 11: Individualist-Social (knowledge is individual achievement vs. fundamentally social). Axis 12: Universal-Particular (knowledge of general truths vs. knowledge of specific facts). These twelve axes generate 4096 knowledge positions. Traditional epistemology (Plato's justified true belief) is internalist (reasons matter), individualist (the knower knows), and applies to both universal and particular. Reliabilist epistemology is externalist (reliable process suffices), individualist, universal and particular. Social epistemology is social (knowledge is communal achievement), externalist often, universal and particular. The 12 Axes reveal that debates about what knowledge is—justified true belief? reliable process? social achievement?—are debates about which axes matter most.

The 12 Axes of the Knowledge Spectrum "You think knowledge is justified true belief. The 12 Axes ask: justified internally (by reasons) or externally (by reliability)? Individually or socially? Universal or particular? Plato's definition assumes answers—internalist, individualist, both universal and particular. But externalists and social epistemologists disagree. The axes show that 'knowledge' is contested because different epistemologists make different choices on these axes—not because they're confused, but because knowledge itself is multidimensional."

by Dumu The Void February 25, 2026

Attack of the 12-year-olds

a phrase used to specifically describe when you are suddenly surrounded by foul-mouthed, pre-pubescent children who probably are between 6th and 9th grade. Often have squeaky, non-threatening voices and colorful streams of language.

"You're f***ing gonna pay, you f***ing little c***!"

*sarcastic tone* "Oh no! Its attack of the 12-year-olds!"

by MMOphrases&words March 15, 2016

Dom wit the 12

"Dom wit the 12" is another way of saying a cannabis dealer is about to deliver 12 grams of high quality weed to your house

Person#1: are you saying we ain't getting the dom wit the 12?
Person#2: no, I think we just lost our 100 bucks
Person#1: bummer

by VIMETTLE April 4, 2021

Dom wit the 12

"Dom wit the 12" is another way of saying a cannabis dealer is about to deliver 12 grams of high quality weed to your house

Person #1: are you telling me we ain't gettin that dom wit the 12?
Person #2: no, I think we just lost our 100 bucks.
Person #1: bummer.

by VIMETTLE April 4, 2021

names starting with s gotta let anyone fuck from the 12-20

Names with S gotta let ‘em Fuck the shit outta you. let em fuck whenever they want

names starting with s gotta let anyone fuck from the 12-20 let them fuck

by bigdjarret September 10, 2022

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by IPromiseToDoWhatIPromised May 27, 2025

For the past...12 years

A meme from a drag queen named Jasmine Masters. When describing something you haven’t done or had for a while you use this phrase. It can also be used when someone keeps doing something.

“You’ve been singing that same song for the past...12 years!!”

by SekcB March 24, 2020