The epistemic possibility
Example: The epistemic possibility that she is mistaken cannot be ignored.
Definition
"The epistemic possibility" refers to the potential truth or plausibility of a proposition based on what is known or justified, rather than what is actually true. It highlights the limits of knowledge and the uncertainty about whether something might be the case.
Etymology
The phrase "the epistemic possibility" derives from 'epistemic,' which comes from the Greek word 'epistēmē,' meaning knowledge or understanding. 'Possibility' originates from Latin 'possibilitas,' meaning capability or potential. Together, they express a concept in philosophy about what could be true given what is known.
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"The epistemic possibility" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Philosophy - (C2) - set 1", containing 120 commonly used words.
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