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Definition:
This is simply the investigation into the grounds and nature of knowledge itself.
A person's epistemology is also called their theory of knowledge. This
involves asking questions like: What can we know? How do we know it? Why do we know
some things, but not others?
Learn more about Epistemology and common epistemological theories: Epistemology.
Also Known As: theory of knowledge
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What is Epistemology?
Epistemology is the investigation into the grounds and nature of knowledge itself. Epistemological studies are usually focused upon our means for acquiring knowledge, and as a consequence, modern epistemology generally involves a debate between rationalism and empiricism, or the question of whether knowledge can be acquired a priori or a posteriori.What is Philosophy?
What is philosophy? Is there any point in studying philosophy, or is it a useless subject? What are the different branches of philosophy - what's the difference between aestheitcs and ethics? What's the difference between metaphysics and epistemology?
