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Epistemology

Verb / eˌpɪstʌˈmɑ:lʌˌdʒi: / Another word for epistemology — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Epistemology is the study of knowledge and how we acquire it.

Synonyms & similar words

epistemics gnoseology gnosiology

Example sentences

  1. Epistemology helps us understand how we know what we know.
  2. The professor of epistemology taught us about different theories of knowledge.
  3. In order to fully understand a topic, it's important to delve into its epistemology.
  4. Epistemology asks the question of how we know what we know.
  5. Studying epistemology can help us better understand the nature of knowledge.

Quotes

  • Epistemology is just a word. But it's a word that's led to a great deal of argument. It's a word that pretends to describe something that it doesn't describe very well. - Richard Feynman
  • The field of epistemology is the first to connect with the human condition. - William James
  • Epistemology is always and inevitably personal. - Michael Polanyi

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