De epistemische plicht
Example: In de filosofie wordt de epistemische plicht vaak besproken als kennisverantwoordelijkheid.
Definition
"De epistemische plicht" refers to the obligation or responsibility to seek, maintain, and share knowledge or justified beliefs, especially within philosophical contexts. It emphasizes the ethical importance of being epistemically responsible and accountable in acquiring and distributing information.
Etymology
The term "de epistemische plicht" combines the Dutch word "plicht," meaning 'duty' or 'obligation,' with "epistemische," derived from the Greek word "epistēmē," meaning 'knowledge.' The phrase literally means 'the epistemic duty,' highlighting its roots in the concept of knowledge and obligation.
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"De epistemische plicht" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Philosophy - (C2) - set 1", containing 120 commonly used words.
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the epistemic duty