e-pis-te-mol-o-gy |iˌpistəˈmäləjē| from Greek ἐπιστήμη, epistēmē, meaning "knowledge, understanding", and λόγος, logos, meaning "study of" is the branch of philosophy concerned with the nature and scope of knowledge[1][2] and is also referred to as "theory of knowledge". It questions what knowledge is and how it can be acquired, and the extent to which knowledge pertinent to any given subject or entity can be acquired. Much of the debate in this field has focused on the philosophical analysis of the nature of knowledge and how it relates to connected notions such as truth, belief, and justification. The term "epistemology" was introduced by the Scottish philosopher James Frederick Ferrier(1808–1864).[3]
* * *Wherever there are differences of opinion, knowing the principles of epistemology can help people discern which opinion is backed by solid, factual information and therefore worthy of belief, and which opinion is essentially propaganda based on nothing but appeals to emotion and prejudice.With that in mind, let's take a trip down Epistemology Ave. Along the way, we'll meet belief, truth, and justification and perhaps learn a bit about the way they they interact to help us know how we know what we know.
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This would never have made it into print, but I believe the cartoon below would be much more indicative of what is taking place across America if "Voter Suppression" appeared on the man's shirt, right below the GOP logo and he was using his "built-in" hose to douse the flames.
I wonder...would those modifications have mandated a change in the spelling of epistemology?
2. Can you spot the unsupported opinion?
3. Some falsehoods are self-limiting and fade away as people mature.
4. Other falsehoods endure and thrive on immaturity, gullibility, and prejudice.
5. Sometimes camouflage makes it difficult to validate or debunk a claim.
6. Sometimes the validity of a statement is crystal clear.
7. The burden of proof lies with those making the claim.
Truth-seekers know they must demand that proof or risk being hoodwinked.
8. It's also important to consider the source of the proof being offered...
9. For instance folks who maintain that trickle-down economics helps everyone.
10. Along the way, one learns that knowledge comes at a price.
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