De epistemische deugd
Example: De epistemische deugd van kritisch denken is essentieel voor filosofen.
Definition
"De epistemische deugd" refers to a virtue related to knowledge acquisition and intellectual character that promotes truth-seeking, critical thinking, and responsible belief formation. It is essential in philosophy for fostering sound reasoning and avoiding cognitive biases.
Etymology
The term "de epistemische deugd" combines Dutch words where "epistemische" derives from the Greek 'epistēmē' meaning knowledge, and "deugd" means virtue. Together, they describe a moral quality associated with knowledge and understanding, especially valued in philosophical contexts.
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"De epistemische deugd" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Philosophy - (C2) - set 1", containing 120 commonly used words.
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