Epistèmic
Example: La crisi epistèmica qüestiona els fonaments del coneixement humà.
Definition
"Epistèmic" is an adjective used in philosophy to describe something related to knowledge or the conditions and validity of knowledge. For example, a 'crisis epistèmica' questions the foundations and reliability of human knowledge.
Etymology
The word "epistèmic" comes from the Greek word 'epistēmē,' meaning knowledge or understanding. It entered Catalan through Latin, carrying the philosophical sense about knowledge and its study. Did you know that 'epistēmē' is the root for many knowledge-related terms in various languages?
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