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epistemology |
the theory of knowledge, especially with regard to its methods, validity, and scope. Epistemology is the investigation of what distinguishes justified belief from opinion. ORIGIN mid 19th century: from Greek epistēmē ‘knowledge’, from epistasthai ‘know, know how to do’. |
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Teleology |
philosophy-the explanation of phenomena by the purpose they serve rather than by postulated causes. theology-the doctrine of design and purpose in the material world. ORIGIN mid 18th century (denoting the branch of philosophy that deals with ends or final causes): from modern Latin teleologia, from Greek telos ‘end’ + -logia (see -logy). |
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