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Epistemology
Epistemology (from the Greek episteme meaning knowledge) is a core branch of philosophy that deals with the nature, origin, and
scope of knowledge. It can be considered the study of knowledge as such, independent of any particular subject area that is known (e.g., math, science, economics). Historically, it has been one of the most investigated and most debated of all philosophical
subjects. Much of this discussion concerns the justification of knowledge claims and has focused on how knowledge relates to concepts
such as truth, belief, and evidence. Basic issues in epistemology include the role of experience, the role of logic, distinguishing
knowing that" from "knowing how", the issue of faith and reason, and the status of certainty, doubt, and skepticism. Some topics in
philosophy that are closely related to epistemology include Metaphysics, Philosophy of Mind, Logic, and Philosophy of Language. |
Websites
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| Epistemology Research Guide
| Author: Keith Korcz
Description: a useful listing of links to resources and philosophers of analytic epistemology
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| The Epistemology Page
| Author: Keith DeRose
Description: a collection of resources from Keith DeRose
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| Teaching Theory of Knowledge
| Author: Marjorie Clay (ed.)
Description: A publication developed at the 1986 NEH Summer Institute on the Theory of Knowledge. Although dated, it provides a strong outline of topics and references that will aid in the study of epistemology.
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| KLI Theory Lab
| Source: Konrad Lorenz Institute
Description: An impressive bibliographic database that can be searched by keyword, author, or by full page text. This well cross-referenced site includes material in 18 topic areas, including Epistemology, Phil. Of Mind, Phil. Of Biology, and Phil. Of Science, and Phil. Of Economics.
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| Theory of Knowledge
| Source: 20th World Congress of Philosophy
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