epistemology
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təˈmɒl noun
a branch of philosophy that investigates the origin, nature, methods, and limits of human knowledge.
Related forms
e·pis·te·mol·o·gist, noun
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epistemology (ɪˌpɪstɪˈmɒlədʒɪ) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
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| the theory of knowledge, esp the critical study of its validity, methods, and scope | |
| [C19: from Greek epistēmē knowledge] | |
| episte'mologist | |
| —n | |
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Epistemology
has a plethora of syllables.
So is antidisestablishmentarianism. Does it mean:
| a white, crystalline, water-insoluble solid, C14H9Cl5, usually derived from chloral by reaction with chlorobenzene in the presence of fuming sulfuric acid: used as an insecticide and as a scabicide and pediculicide: agricultural use prohibited in the U.S. |
| opposition to the withdrawal of state support or recognition from an established church, esp. the Anglican Church in 19th-century England. |
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Word Origin & History
epistemology
"theory of knowledge," 1856, coined by Scot. philosopher James F. Ferrier (1808-64) from Gk. episteme "knowledge," from Ionic Gk. epistasthai "know how to do, understand," lit. "overstand," from epi- "over, near" + histasthai "to stand." The scientific (as opposed to philosophical) study of the roots
and paths of knowledge is epistemics (1969).
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Cultural Dictionary
epistemology [(i-pis-tuh-mol-uh-jee)]The branch of philosophy concerned with the nature and origin of knowledge. Epistemology asks the question “How do we know what we know?”
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As an avid reader not foolish enough to have majored in the humanities, I'm all for enthusiasm and epistemology.
Science has a pretty good definition- it implies a certain epistemology that has become well established over the years.
And there is an epistemology based entirely on that method.
This is the subject of epistemology, a branch of philosophy.
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