e·pis·te·mol·o·gy ( -ps t -m l -j )n. The branch of philosophy that studies the nature of knowledge, its presuppositions and foundations, and its extent and validity. [Greek epist m, knowledge (from epistasthai, epist-, to understand : epi-, epi- + histasthai, middle voice of histanai, to place, determine; see st - in Indo-European roots) + -logy.]e·pis te·mo·logi·cal (-m-lj-kl) adj.e·pis te·mo·logi·cal·ly adv.e·pis te·molo·gist n. |
epistemology [ɪˌpɪstɪˈmɒlədʒɪ]
n
(Philosophy) the theory of knowledge, esp the critical study of its validity, methods, and scope
[from Greek epistēmē knowledge]
epistemologist n
epistemology
the branch of philosophy that studies the origin, nature, methods, validity, and limits of human knowledge. — epistemologist, n. — epistemic, epistemological, adj.
See also: Philosophythe branch of philosophy that studies the origin, nature, methods, validity, and limits of human knowledge. — epistemologist, n. — epistemic, epistemological, adj.
See also: Knowledge
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. | epistemology - the philosophical theory of knowledge philosophy - the rational investigation of questions about existence and knowledge and ethics methodological analysis, methodology - the branch of philosophy that analyzes the principles and procedures of inquiry in a particular discipline |
Translations
epistemology
n → Erkenntnistheorie f, → Epistemologie f (spec)
epistemology [ɪˌpɪstəˈmɒlədʒɪ] n → epistemologia
Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content.
| ?Page tools | ||
|---|---|---|
|