noun

epistemology

epistemology

Epistemology is a branch of philosophy.

Epistemology is a branch of philosophy.

Her research focuses on social epistemology.

Her research focuses on social epistemology.

((epistemology)) the theory of knowledge Epistemology is a branch of philosophy.

Synonyms: theory of knowledge

From Greek 'epistēmē' (knowledge, understanding) + '-logia' (study of). Literally 'the study of knowledge'.

Break it down: 'episteme' (knowledge) + 'logy' (study of). It's the philosophy of *how* we know what we know.

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