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2007-01-01 23:10:57 · 1 answers · asked by rhyan192003 1 in Education & Reference Homework Help

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Epistemology or theory of knowledge is the branch of Western philosophy that studies the nature and scope of knowledge and belief. The term "epistemology" is based on the Greek words "episteme" (knowledge) and "λόγος or logos" (account/explanation); it is thought to have been coined by the Scottish philosopher James Frederick Ferrier.
In Hindu and Buddhist philosophy, the Sanskrit term for the equivalent branch of study is "pramana."
Much of the debate in this field has focused on analyzing the nature of knowledge and how it relates to similar notions such as truth, belief, and justification. It also deals with the means of production of knowledge, as well as skepticism about different knowledge claims. In other words, epistemology primarily addresses the following questions: "What is knowledge?", "How is knowledge acquired?", and "What do people know?".

There are many different topics, stances, and arguments in the field of epistemology. Recent studies have dramatically challenged centuries-old assumptions, and the discipline therefore continues to be vibrant and dynamic.

2007-01-02 01:44:52 · answer #1 · answered by Karaoke Preacher 3 · 0 0

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