noun. The branch of philosophy that examines the nature of knowledge, its presuppositions and foundations, and its extent and validity.

noun. The theory of cognition; that branch of logic which undertakes to explain how knowledge is possible. Probably first used by Ferrier.

noun. The theory or science of the method or grounds of knowledge.

noun. The branch of philosophy dealing with the study of knowledge; theory of knowledge, asking such questions as "What is knowledge?", "How is knowledge acquired?", "What do people know?", "How do we know what we know?".

noun. A particular theory of knowledge.

noun. the philosophical theory of knowledge

"What they recognized was that embedded in epistemology is a fundamental metaphysical component whose ultimate function is to provide a framework and strategies for creating well-being in society."

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