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epistemology

Syllabification: (e·pis·te·mol·o·gy)
Pronunciation: /iˌpistəˈmäləjē/

Definition of epistemology

noun

Philosophy
  • the theory of knowledge, especially with regard to its methods, validity, and scope. Epistemology is the investigation of what distinguishes justified belief from opinion.

Derivatives

epistemological

Pronunciation: /-məˈläjikəl/

adjective

epistemologically

Pronunciation: /-məˈläjik(ə)lē/

adverb

epistemologist

Pronunciation: /-jist/

noun

Origin:

mid 19th century: from Greek epistēmē 'knowledge', from epistasthai 'know, know how to do'

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