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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:
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). KnowledgeFrom Wikipedia under the
GNU Free Documentation License  audi.hanschool.ru 140px x 89px | 3.20kB [source page]  blog.usingbooks.com 400px x 268px | 30.80kB [source page] Author Name Ford Kenneth M Editor Glymour Clark Editor Hayes Patrick J Editor Title Android Epistemology From Yahoo Image Search: "Epistemology"  thewhyquestion.blogspot.com anthalus Mon, 16 Nov 2009 04:13:00 GM The . epistemological. and analogical methods of the teleological argument are attempts at proofs for the existence of a god. . Epistemology. (knowledge) relies on the Platonic idea that knowledge is composed of truths and beliefs. ...  onlinephilosophyclub.com nada hu, 03 Dec 2009 09:50:42 GM Yes, so it would at first appear to us. But we can arrange it properly if we apply what was known as a 'procession'. (let me stop and think for a moment...) let us see what happens when we do that. ... onlinephilosophyclub.com Meleagar Sun, 29 Nov 2009 12:09:06 GM wanabe wrote: Meleagar, re#14 Practicality is the rudder of the boat we'll call your existence (seems critically important, one of a few main concerns). Your children(other people) having free will is irrelevant to you; for example? ... From Google Blog Search: "Epistemology"  news.google.com The Independent Weekly Zen Frisbee and Angels of Epistemology were the bands it was OK to dislike; everyone else was on their way to getting big, and you couldn't say anything bad ... and more » news.google.com Palestine Chronicle Indeed the western mind has been bathed in such moral epistemology since medieval times and sustained by historians and politicians who defend colonialism ... and more » news.google.com University of Arizona News (press release) Pollock was among the dominant figures in epistemology , the study of the nature of knowledge. His research also expanded into two relatively new areas: ... From Google News Search: "Epistemology" In epistemology is it really possible to refute skepticism without begging the question? Q. Does it matter if it isn't? Is the best answer to take a pragmatic approach and simply refute skepticism through its lack of practical use while admitting that there are limitations to human reason? While I'm at it- any book recommendations on the subject? How about a good introduction to metaphysics? You might be able to tell I'm new to this whole field! When I say skepticism I am referring to radical skepticism, the idea that knowledge is impossible, not to the useful type of skepticism. Asked by Matt - Tue Jul 29 14:06:28 2008 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments A. You can't refute active skepticism without falling to the begging the question fallacy. Because you must ask yourself, "why not be skeptical?", which is a skeptical response... Answered by sharks_n_water - Tue Jul 29 14:48:02 2008 Can you recommend a book on EPISTEMOLOGY? Q. Preferably one that is a broad survey of the field, is reasonably recent, and isn't ignorant of quantum theory and neuroscience. Asked by grotereber - Wed May 2 23:15:06 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments A. Why do you need a book? Learn epistemology at Answered by Are you a King of Justice? - Wed May 2 23:29:07 2007 Tell me about the epistemology of the universe in Serenity.?
Q. I had to think that theres more than just science, theres a phsycic as well. so what do you guys think? Any good answers? Asked by J..J.. - Sun Jan 20 19:01:45 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments A. Are you not assuming that there is no way to account for psychic powers via science. If these powers exist can't we assume that they will operate under physical laws, either known or unknown. In other words, to us an animal that uses radar to "see" the world before science had discovered radar would seem magically. That being said, i think, the Serenity Universe leaves open the possibility of gaining knowledge by some mystical method. it was after all written and created by the man who created the Buffy universe. Answered by Mountain Dweller - Fri Jan 25 00:02:02 2008 From Yahoo Answer Search: "Epistemology" Epistemology from the Greek words episteme (knowledge) and logos (word/speech) is the branch of philosophy that deals with the nature, origin and scope of knowledge.
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