PsychologyAugust 9, 2026

epistemology

ih-piss-tuh-MOL-uh-jee

Definition

The branch of philosophy concerned with the nature, origin, scope, and limits of human knowledge.

Etymology

The word is derived from the Greek 'episteme', meaning 'knowledge', and 'logia', meaning 'study of'. It entered English in the 19th century to describe the formal study of how we acquire knowledge.

In the news

The article mentions this term in relation to Immanuel Kant's work, which investigates how the mind understands reality and defines the boundaries of what we can truly know.

10 Best Philosophy Books To Read: Must-Read Classics That Will Change The Way You Think About Life, Knowledge & Human Nature

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The Sunday Guardian

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