La virtud epistémica
Example: La virtud epistémica más valorada es la honestidad intelectual constante.
Definition
"La virtud epistémica" refers to a character trait or quality that promotes acquiring, retaining, and transmitting knowledge effectively and reliably, such as intellectual honesty or open-mindedness. It is highly valued in philosophy for fostering sound reasoning and truthful understanding.
Etymology
The term "la virtud epistémica" combines 'virtud,' meaning virtue or moral excellence in Spanish, with 'epistémica,' derived from the Greek 'epistēmē,' meaning knowledge or understanding. Together, it literally means 'epistemic virtue,' a concept rooted in ancient philosophical discussions on the nature of knowledge.
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"La virtud epistémica" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Philosophy - (C2) - set 1", containing 120 commonly used words.
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