The epistemic justification



Example: The epistemic justification for her belief was thoroughly examined.

Definition


"The epistemic justification" refers to the reasoning or evidence that supports the validity or rationality of a belief or knowledge claim within the field of philosophy. It explains why a belief is considered reliable or credible based on evidence or logical grounds.

Etymology


"The epistemic justification" combines two roots: 'epistemic,' derived from the Greek word 'epistēmē' meaning knowledge or understanding, and 'justification,' from the Latin 'justificare,' meaning to make right or defend. Together, they express the concept of providing a knowledge-based reason for belief.

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"The epistemic justification" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Philosophy - (C2) - set 1", containing 120 commonly used words.
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