📘epistemology

noun
/ɪˌpɪstəˈmɒlədʒi/

Meaning

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

Example Sentences

Epistemology explores the difference between justified belief and opinion.

Synonyms

theory of knowledge, philosophy of knowledge, gnoseology

Antonyms

ignorance, nescience

Collocations

modern epistemology, epistemology of science, epistemology course

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