Epistemology

Pronunciation: /ɛˌpɪstəˈmɑːləˌdʒiː/

Epistemology (noun)

  1. The study of what knowledge is, how we get it, and when a belief can be considered true or reliable.
  2. A branch of philosophy that looks at different methods for understanding the world, such as evidence and careful thinking.

Examples

  • Epistemology studies how knowledge connects to truth.
  • Her essay explains epistemology and its link to truth.