epistemological
UK: ɪˌpɪstɪməˈlɒdʒɪkəl | US: ɪˌpɪstəməˈlɑːdʒɪkəl
adj. relating to the theory of knowledge, especially its methods, validity, and scope
The word "epistemological" derives from the Greek "epistēmē" (knowledge) combined with "-logy" (study of) and the adjectival suffix "-ical." The root "epistēmē" refers to systematic or scientific knowledge, distinguishing it from mere opinion ("doxa"). The suffix "-logy" (from Greek "logos") denotes a field of study, while "-ical" forms adjectives. The term emerged in the 19th century within philosophy to describe inquiries into the nature and limits of human knowledge.
The debate focused on epistemological questions about how we acquire certainty.
Her research takes an epistemological approach to analyzing historical narratives.
The course covers both ontological and epistemological frameworks in science.
Philosophers often clash over epistemological assumptions in their theories.
His argument challenged the epistemological foundations of modern psychology.