epistemology in Chinese

epistemology in Chinese is 知识论 — epistemology means the branch of philosophy that studies knowledge, asking what it is, how it is gained and how we can be sure it is true.

epistemology in Chinese

知识论

noun

Pronounced: zhī shí lùn

(uncountable) The branch of philosophy dealing with the study of knowledge; the 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?", "How do we know it is true?", and so on.

What does "epistemology" mean?

noun The branch of philosophy that studies knowledge, asking what it is, how it is gained and how we can be sure it is true.
"Her thesis looked at epistemology and the limits of scientific certainty."
noun A particular theory or account of knowledge held by a person or school of thought.
"The two philosophers worked from very different epistemologies."

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

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C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

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epistemology in a sentence

Her thesis looked at epistemology and the limits of scientific certainty.
Epistemology asks how we can tell that what we believe is actually true.
The two philosophers worked from very different epistemologies.
Her epistemology treats experience as the only real source of knowledge.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "epistemology" in Chinese?

"epistemology" in Chinese is 知识论. epistemology means: The branch of philosophy that studies knowledge, asking what it is, how it is gained and how we can be sure it is true.

How do you pronounce 知识论?

"epistemology" in Chinese is 知识论, pronounced "zhī shí lùn".

How do you use "epistemology" in a sentence?

Example: "Her thesis looked at epistemology and the limits of scientific certainty." In Chinese, "epistemology" is 知识论.

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