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| − | [[Epistemology]] (Listeni/ɨˌpɪstɨˈmɒlədʒi/ from {{Wiki|Greek}} ἐπιστήμη, epistēmē, meaning "[[knowledge]], [[understanding]]", and λόγος, logos, meaning "study of") is the branch of [[philosophy]] concerned with the [[nature]] and scope of [[knowledge]] and is also referred to as "{{Wiki|theory}} of [[knowledge]]". It questions what [[knowledge]] is and how it can be acquired, and the extent to which [[knowledge]] pertinent to any given [[subject]] or [[entity]] can be acquired. | + | [[Epistemology]]; Relating to the [[nature]], origin, and scope of [[knowledge]]. (Listeni/ɨˌpɪstɨˈmɒlədʒi/ from {{Wiki|Greek}} ἐπιστήμη, epistēmē, meaning "[[knowledge]], [[understanding]]", and λόγος, {{Wiki|logos}}, meaning "study of") is the branch of [[philosophy]] concerned with the [[nature]] and scope of [[knowledge]] and is also referred to as "{{Wiki|theory}} of [[knowledge]]". It questions what [[knowledge]] is and how it can be acquired, and the extent to which [[knowledge]] pertinent to any given [[subject]] or [[entity]] can be acquired. |
| − | Much of the [[debate]] in this field has focused on the [[philosophical]] analysis of the [[nature]] of [[knowledge]] and how it relates to connected notions such as [[truth]], [[belief]], and justification. | + | Much of the [[debate]] in this field has focused on the [[philosophical]] analysis of the [[nature]] of [[knowledge]] and how it relates to connected notions such as [[truth]], [[belief]], and [[justification]]. |
The term "[[epistemology]]" was introduced by the {{Wiki|Scottish}} [[philosopher]] {{Wiki|James Frederick Ferrier}} (1808–1864). | The term "[[epistemology]]" was introduced by the {{Wiki|Scottish}} [[philosopher]] {{Wiki|James Frederick Ferrier}} (1808–1864). | ||
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Revision as of 16:21, 30 March 2014
Epistemology; Relating to the nature, origin, and scope of knowledge. (Listeni/ɨˌpɪstɨˈmɒlədʒi/ from Greek ἐπιστήμη, epistēmē, meaning "knowledge, understanding", and λόγος, logos, meaning "study of") is the branch of philosophy concerned with the nature and scope of knowledge and is also referred to as "theory of knowledge". It questions what knowledge is and how it can be acquired, and the extent to which knowledge pertinent to any given subject or entity can be acquired.
Much of the debate in this field has focused on the philosophical analysis of the nature of knowledge and how it relates to connected notions such as truth, belief, and justification.
The term "epistemology" was introduced by the Scottish philosopher James Frederick Ferrier (1808–1864).
