Epistemologi
Definition & Context
Noun
A word that functions as the name of a specific object or set of objects, such as living creatures, places, actions, qualities, states of existence, or ideas.
The branch of philosophy that specifically studies the nature, source, limits, and validity of knowledge. This field critically analyzes the human process of attaining truth, the criteria for intellectual justification, and the methodological structures underlying the systematic formation of science.
Synonyms & Variants
filsafat pengetahuan
A branch of philosophy that examines the nature, sources, and limits of human knowledge.
gnoseologi
Another term for epistemology, often used in classical or continental European philosophy contexts.
ilmu tentang ilmu
An expression that metaphorically refers to epistemology as the study of the foundations and methods of science.
teori pengetahuan
A systematic approach or study of how knowledge is acquired and validated.
Usage Notes or Etymology
The word epistemology derives from Ancient Greek episteme, meaning “knowledge,” and logos, meaning “study” or “science.” The term was systematically developed in Western philosophical tradition, notably by Plato and Aristotle, and further advanced in the modern era by thinkers such as René Descartes, John Locke, and Immanuel Kant. In Indonesian academic contexts, the word is directly borrowed from English epistemology and is widely used in higher education and philosophy of science. Common synonymous expressions in everyday Indonesian include teori pengetahuan (theory of knowledge) or filsafat pengetahuan (philosophy of knowledge).
Real-world Usage
Para peneliti harus membedah landasan epistemologi untuk memastikan keabsahan metode keilmuan yang digunakan.
English Translation
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