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What is epistemology concerned with?

Epistemology is concerned with the theory of knowledge, including the definition of knowledge, sources and criteria of knowledge, kinds of knowledge possible, and the exact relation between the knower and the object known.

What is the definition of knowledge according to the text?

According to the text, knowledge is the fact or condition of knowing something with familiarity gained through experience or association, acquaintance with or understanding of a science, art, or technique, being aware of something, the range of one's information or understanding, and the circumstance or condition of apprehending truth or fact through reasoning.

What does the term 'epistemology' mean?

The term 'epistemology' means the science of knowledge.

What are the main problems with which epistemology is concerned?

The main problems with which epistemology is concerned are the definition of knowledge and related concepts, the sources and criteria of knowledge, the kinds of knowledge possible and the degree to which each is certain, and the exact relation between the one who knows and the object known. Signup and view all the answers

What is the Knowledge Pyramid?

The Knowledge Pyramid refers to the hierarchy of different levels of knowledge, from data at the bottom to wisdom at the top, with information and knowledge in between. Signup and view all the answers

What is epistemology concerned with?

The definition of knowledge and related concepts, the sources and criteria of knowledge, the kinds of knowledge possible and the degree to which each is certain, and the exact relation between the one who knows and the object known. Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of knowledge according to the text?

The fact or condition of knowing something with familiarity gained through experience or association, acquaintance with or understanding of a science, art, or technique, the fact or condition of being aware of something, the range of one's information or understanding, the circumstance or condition of apprehending truth or fact through reasoning. Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of epistemology?

The science of knowledge. Signup and view all the answers

What are the types of knowledge mentioned in the text?

The text mentions the types of knowledge are acquaintance with or understanding of a science, art, or technique, the fact or condition of being aware of something, and the range of one's information or understanding. Signup and view all the answers

What is the knowledge pyramid?

The knowledge pyramid refers to the hierarchical structure of knowledge, often depicted as data at the base, information in the middle, and knowledge at the top. Signup and view all the answers

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