Epistémico



Example: El debate epistémico sobre la verdad es fundamental en filosofía.

Definition


"Epistémico" relates to knowledge or the study of knowledge, especially in the context of philosophy. It describes aspects connected to understanding, justification, and the nature of truth, as in the phrase 'epistemic debate,' which involves critical examination of what can be known and how.

Etymology


The word "epistémico" derives from the Greek 'epistēmē,' meaning knowledge or understanding. It entered philosophical vocabulary through Latin and later Spanish, maintaining its focus on knowledge and cognition. Did you know? The root 'epistēmē' is also the source of the English word 'epistemology,' the study of knowledge itself.

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"Epistémico" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Philosophy - (C1) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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