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10 Language-to-English DictionariesEpistemology
/ɪˌpɪs.təˈmɒl.ə.dʒi/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The branch of philosophy that investigates the origin, nature, methods, and limits of human knowledge.
"Her doctoral thesis focused on contemporary epistemology and the definition of justified true belief." - 2
A theory or system of knowledge, especially with regard to its methods and validity.
"The scientific method represents a distinct epistemology compared to dogmatic traditions."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the ancient Greek word 'episteme', meaning 'knowledge', combined with the suffix '-logy', meaning 'study of'. It emerged in the mid-19th century as philosophers sought a dedicated term for the rigorous investigation into the nature, origin, and limits of human knowledge.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Epistemology" is said worldwide
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épistémologie
Transliteration: eh-pees-teh-moh-loh-zhee
"L'épistémologie étudie la nature et les limites de la connaissance."
Erkenntnistheorie
Transliteration: Er-kennt-nis-theo-rie
"Die Erkenntnistheorie ist ein zentrales Gebiet der Philosophie."
epistemologia
Transliteration: eh-pees-teh-moh-lo-jee-ah
"L'epistemologia analizza i fondamenti del sapere scientifico."
epistemología
Transliteration: eh-pees-teh-moh-lo-hee-ah
"La epistemología examina cómo se adquiere el conocimiento."
epistemologia
Transliteration: eh-pees-teh-moh-lo-zhee-ah
"A epistemologia investiga a origem e a validade do conhecimento."
ज्ञानमीमांसा
Transliteration: gyanmimansa
"ज्ञानमीमांसा दर्शनशास्त्र की एक प्रमुख शाखा है।"
认识论
Transliteration: rèn shi lùn
"认识论探讨人类知识的本质和起源。"
인식론
Transliteration: insik-ron
"인식론은 지식의 본질과 타당성을 연구하는 철학 분야이다."
認識論
Transliteration: ninshikiron
"認識論は知識の本質や範囲を問う哲学の分野である。"
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