A virtude epistêmica
Example: A virtude epistêmica é essencial para o pensamento crítico rigoroso.
Definition
"A virtude epistêmica" refers to a character trait or intellectual quality that promotes the acquisition, retention, and transmission of knowledge. It is essential for rigorous critical thinking, helping individuals to seek truth, avoid error, and maintain intellectual integrity.
Etymology
The phrase "a virtude epistêmica" comes from Portuguese, where "virtude" means virtue or excellence, and "epistêmica" relates to knowledge or epistemology. The term combines the Latin root 'virtus' meaning moral excellence with the Greek root 'epistēmē' meaning knowledge, reflecting the philosophical focus on intellectual virtues.
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