Epistemology

Word EPISTEMOLOGY
Character 12
Hyphenation e pis te mol o gy
Pronunciations /ɛˌpɪstiːˈmɔlədʒi/

Definitions and meanings of "Epistemology"

What do we mean by epistemology?

The branch of philosophy that examines the nature of knowledge, its presuppositions and foundations, and its extent and validity. noun

The theory of cognition; that branch of logic which undertakes to explain how knowledge is possible. Probably first used by Ferrier. noun

The theory or science of the method or grounds of knowledge. noun

The branch of philosophy dealing with the study of knowledge; theory of knowledge, asking such questions as "What is knowledge?", "How is knowledge acquired?", "What do people know?", "How do we know what we know?". noun

A particular theory of knowledge. noun

The philosophical theory of knowledge noun

The branch of philosophy dealing with the study of knowledge; theory of knowledge, asking such questions as "What is knowledge?", "How is knowledge acquired?", "What do people know?", "How do we know what we know?".

A particular theory of knowledge.

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The word "epistemology" in example sentences

What they recognized was that embedded in epistemology is a fundamental metaphysical component whose ultimate function is to provide a framework and strategies for creating well-being in society. ❋ Unknown (2008)

What seems to be happening in "The Paper" is that Sunstein and Vermeule are confusing the term epistemology with "belief system" which is a subject similar to "ideology" and is way beyond the scope of epistemology. ❋ Unknown (2010)

For this reason, it seems desirable to abandon the old distinction between formal and material, to designate as logic what was formerly called formal logic, and to reserve the term epistemology for that portion of philosophy which, while inquiring into the value of human knowledge in general, covers the ground which was the domain of material logic. ❋ 1840-1916 (1913)

Only the revolution of Descartes in epistemology and the revolution of Nietzsche in ethics might be thought to rival that of Kant in being radical. ❋ Unknown (2009)

But for that reason I know there were various Dinosaurs and Things books before, one of which gave me my first lesson in epistemology (rather, my father did), which eventually was useful. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The central concept of stupidist epistemology is that of a situated knower, and hence of situated knowledge: knowledge that reflects the particular perspectives of the subject. ❋ Gordon McCabe (2009)

If you'd like to say that epistemology is unsolved, I will agree. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Judge Posner and I do not think that pragmatist epistemology is up to the jobs that Misak and Westbrook think it can perform. ❋ Unknown (2007)

In practice, the weight of the entire theory threatens to undermine its political purpose. 31 Other notable “restrictionists,” such as Richard Rorty, show evidence of expansive moves under the philosophical pressure of recent work in epistemology (Rorty 2003; Wolterstorff 2003). ❋ Unknown (2007)

Let me just say that it's a * major* question in epistemology whether you have to have reasons for believing that certain things in exist. ❋ Unknown (2007)

My first post primarily dealt with epistemology and intention (for those of you playing at home, epistemology is the theory or study of knowledge -- basically how we know things). ❋ Richard Nokes (2005)

In recent times the word epistemology (science of knowledge), meaning an inquiry into the value of knowledge, has come into general use, and designates that portion of philosophy which inquires into the objective value of our concepts, the import and value of judgments and reasoning, the criteria of truth, the nature of evidence, certitude, etc. ❋ 1840-1916 (1913)

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