epistemology

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Definitions of epistemology word

noun epistemology The theory of knowledge, especially with regard to its methods, validity, and scope. Epistemology is the investigation of what distinguishes justified belief from opinion. 1
noun epistemology the theory of knowledge, esp the critical study of its validity, methods, and scope 0
noun epistemology the study or theory of the nature, sources, and limits of knowledge 0
noun epistemology (Uncountable Noun) The branch of philosophy dealing with the study of knowledge; theory of knowledge, asking such questions as "What is knowledge?", "How is knowledge acquired?", "What do people know?", "How do we know what we know?". 0
noun epistemology (Countable Noun) A particular theory of knowledge. 0

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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