The theory of tacit knowledge arised in mid-20th century takes phronesis as an independent and autonomous mode of knowledge, thus challenged the theoretical tradition of knowledge and revitalized the Aristotelian tradition of practical philosophy.

• 20世纪中叶兴起的默会知识论把phronesis视为一种自主、独立的知识形态,从认识论上激活了亚里士多德的实践哲学传统,对理论的知识传统形成了挑战。