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'''epistemology''' | '''epistemology''' | ||
''noun'' | ''noun'' | ||
#The branch of [[philosophy]] that examines | #The branch of [[philosophy]] that examines the [[nature]] of knowledge, its presuppositions and foundations, and its extent and validity. | ||
#The [[ | #The [[theory]] of cognition; that branch of logic which undertakes to explain how knowledge is possible. Probably first used by Ferrier. | ||
#The [[ | #The [[theory]] or Science of the method or grounds of knowledge. | ||
[[Category:Definitions]] | [[Category:Definitions]] | ||
[[Category:Philosophy]] | [[Category:Philosophy]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 13:25, 6 February 2024
epistemology noun
- The branch of philosophy that examines the nature of knowledge, its presuppositions and foundations, and its extent and validity.
- The theory of cognition; that branch of logic which undertakes to explain how knowledge is possible. Probably first used by Ferrier.
- The theory or Science of the method or grounds of knowledge.