Adjective

epistemic (not comparable)

Positive epistemic

Comparative not comparable

Superlative none (absolute)

  1. Of or relating to knowledge or cognition; cognitive.
    • 1981, Martin Warner, “Review of Metaphor and Thought by Andrew Ortony”, The Modern Language Review, vol. 76, no. 2, p. 428,
      Metaphors provide epistemic access to the world via the articulation of new ideas at a stage when literal language cannot cope.
  2. (rare) Of or relating to theory of knowledge (epistemology).
    • 2000, Timm Triplett, “Review of The Philosophy of Roderick M. Chisholm”, The Philosophical Review, vol. 109, no. 3, p. 452,
      Audi considers whether Chisholm might be able to incorporate into his epistemic system an internalist evidential grounding requirement.

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Sat Oct 17 09:24:20 2009

Epistemology (from Greek ἐπιστήμη - episteme-, "knowledge, science" + λόγος, "logos") or theory of knowledge is the branch of philosophy concerned with the nature and scope (limitations) of knowledge. It addresses the questions:

  • What is knowledge?
  • How is knowledge acquired?
  • What do people know?
  • How do we know what we know?

Much of the debate in this field has focused on analyzing the nature of knowledge and how it relates to similar notions such as truth, belief, and justification. It also deals with the means of production of knowledge, as well as skepticism about different knowledge claims.

The term was introduced into English by the Scottish philosopher James Frederick Ferrier (1808–1864).

Knowledge

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Mon Sep 21 10:09:40 2009

What is the Epistemic approach to writing are there any sites that anyone could recommend for further reading?
Q. What is the Epistemic approach to writing are there any sites that anyone could recommend for further reading?
Asked by Nord - Mon Apr 13 18:31:42 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

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What does Epistemic Intuition Mean?
Q. I am having some difficulty understanding epistemic intuition in the context of this article: (Sec 3.4) What does it mean and what processes does epistemic intuition involve? Why is it accepted a priori? Please Advise. Answers Much Appreciated.
Asked by M. Tan - Tue Jul 29 06:47:52 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. "There are two reasons to doubt that such an a priori defense is available. "In the first place, philosophical defenses of epistemological positions almost always rest, at least in part, on appeals to philosophical "intuitions" regarding particular cases. Although many philosophers regard the deliverances of philosophical intuitions as justified a priori, in fact epistemic intuitions about particular cases deliver to us the results of our trained (or, in some cases, untrained) judgments regarding the domain of inquiry in question." OK, wow. If you believe in anything in the mind as containing anything that is "a priori" then you can believe such epistemic intuitions have nothing to do with empirical data. But if you believe the mind at… [cont.]
Answered by Yaoi Shonen-ai - Tue Jul 29 08:05:15 2008

How would I organize an outline for this paper?
Q. Keep in mind, I'm in college, and I'm writing a philosphy term paper on: "Internalist vs. Externalist Conceptions of Epistemic Justification"...what is the best way to organize this paper? Do I start with an intro of what Epistemology is and then define the two sides of Internalist and Externalist, and then go into detail of each one in paragraph and then argue each side or what's the best way to go about this? I have to defend an arguement, take a side, and also be able to defend arguements against my side...I'm really losing my mind with this one, can someone PLEASE help!?
Asked by I color outside the lines - Thu Sep 21 13:54:28 2006 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Always best to define your major term, in this case, epistemology. Then contrast the two schools of thought, and name some of the leading proponents of each. Then, you might quote some of the writers from each camp and tell whether you find their arguments convincing, and why or why not. Then narrow it down to the authority from each camp that you find most convincing, and construct a point-counterpoint debate using quotes from the work of each. At this point, you should have completed the requirements you listed, but you have an ethical obligation to pick the side you find most credible, list the major arguments against it, then defend it. This will not only complete your assignment, but it will help you understand the different… [cont.]
Answered by dig4words - Thu Sep 21 14:13:38 2006

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