De epistemologie
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Definition
"De epistemologie" is the branch of philosophy that studies the nature, origin, and limits of human knowledge, exploring how we can acquire, justify, and validate what we know.
Etymology
The word "de epistemologie" comes from the Greek words 'epistēmē' meaning knowledge, and 'logia' meaning study or discourse. It entered philosophical vocabulary in the 19th century as the study of knowledge, reflecting centuries of inquiry into understanding how we know what we know.
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