epistemological
1 of 1adjective/ɪˌpɪstəməˈlɑdʒɪkəl/
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related to the branch of philosophy that deals with the nature, scope, and limits of knowledge, as well as the ways in which knowledge is acquired and justified
- The epistemological debate centers on whether knowledge is primarily derived from sensory experience or innate ideas.
- Her research examines the epistemological foundations of scientific inquiry.
- The philosopher's work addresses epistemological questions about the nature of belief and justification.
- Epistemological theories vary widely, from empiricism to rationalism to constructivism.
- The study of language acquisition often involves epistemological considerations about how children come to know and understand the world.
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