El deber epistémico
Example: El deber epistémico exige que cuestionemos nuestras creencias constantemente.
Definition
"El deber epistémico" refers to the moral or intellectual obligation to seek truth and maintain intellectual honesty by critically assessing and questioning one's own beliefs and knowledge. It involves a commitment to avoid error and to improve understanding through responsible inquiry.
Etymology
The term "el deber epistémico" combines Spanish words where "deber" means duty or obligation, and "epistémico" derives from the Greek 'epistēmē', meaning knowledge. The phrase literally translates to 'the epistemic duty,' emphasizing a responsibility related to knowledge and belief.
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"El deber epistémico" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Philosophy - (C2) - set 1", containing 120 commonly used words.
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