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epistemology

noun

/ɪˌpɪstəˈmɒlədʒi/

Meaning

The branch of philosophy that studies the nature, origin, and scope of knowledge.

Epistemology explores the difference between justified belief and opinion.

theory of knowledge, philosophy of knowledge, gnoseology

ignorance, nescience

modern epistemology, epistemology of science, epistemology course

a goal or aim; something that one strives to achieve

The subject or main idea of a talk, piece of writing, exhibition, etc.; a unifying idea that is a re...

a fault or disadvantage; a mark given for a fault or offense

a set of circumstances or state of affairs at a particular time

an innocent, naïve young woman, especially as represented in literature or theater

a man or boy that someone is having a romantic or close relationship with