La autoridad epistémica
Example: La autoridad epistémica del experto guía la investigación científica actual.
Definition
"La autoridad epistémica" refers to the recognized credibility or trustworthiness of an expert or source in the context of knowledge and information. It signifies the degree to which a person or institution is accepted as reliable in providing accurate and justified knowledge, especially in scientific or philosophical inquiry.
Etymology
The phrase "la autoridad epistémica" combines the Spanish word "autoridad," meaning authority or power, with "epistémica," derived from the Greek 'epistēmē,' meaning knowledge or understanding. Together, they denote authority based on knowledge. Did you know? The term 'epistémica' is closely linked to epistemology, the branch of philosophy concerned with the nature and scope of knowledge.
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