The epistemic justification
Example: The epistemic justification for belief requires strong evidence.
Definition
"The epistemic justification" refers to the reasons or evidence that adequately support a belief's truth or rational acceptability within the context of knowledge and inquiry. It involves assessing whether a belief is justified based on evidence, reasoning, or reliable methods.
Etymology
The phrase "the epistemic justification" combines 'epistemic,' derived from the Greek 'epistēmē' meaning knowledge, and 'justification,' from Latin 'justificare,' meaning to make just or defend. Together, it denotes the process of validating knowledge claims through rational support.
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"The epistemic justification" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Philosophy - (B2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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