epistemology
The study of knowledge: what it is, how it is gained, and when a belief counts as justified. It asks what separates knowing something from merely believing it and happening to be right.
Why it matters
Most disagreements about what is true turn out to be disagreements about what would settle the question.
Also written: epistemological
Where it comes up
Read about epistemology on Wikipedia
Sources
- Epistemology Stanford Encyclopedia of PhilosophyThe standing overview of the field.
- The Analysis of Knowledge Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy
