La circolarità epistemica
Example: La circolarità epistemica può ostacolare lo sviluppo di nuove teorie scientifiche.
Definition
"La circolarità epistemica" refers to a situation in philosophy where the justification of a belief or theory depends on assumptions that themselves require the initial belief to be accepted, creating a logical loop that can hinder the development of new scientific theories.
Etymology
The term "la circolarità epistemica" combines 'circolarità,' meaning circularity, with 'epistemica,' relating to knowledge or epistemology. It originates from philosophical discussions about knowledge justification, highlighting the challenge of avoiding circular reasoning in validating beliefs.
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