Epistemology
e·pis·te·mol·o·gy [ih-pis-tuh-mol-uh-jee] Show IPA
noun
a branch of philosophy that investigates the origin, nature, methods, and limits of human knowledge.
Origin:
1855–60; < Greek epistḗm ( ē ) knowledge + -o- + -logy
Related forms
e·pis·te·mo·log·i·cal [ih-pis-tuh-muh-loj-i-kuhl] Show IPA , adjective
e·pis·te·mol·o·gist, noun
Word Origin & History
epistemology
"theory of knowledge," 1856, coined by Scot. philosopher James F. Ferrier (1808-64) from Gk. episteme…
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