epistemology

what are valid ways of knowing? how to gain knowledge about reality?

The theory of knowledge, especially with regard to its methods, validity, and scope. Epistemology is the investigation of what distinguishes justified belief from opinion

• Greek Origin The term “epistemology” comes from the Greek words “episteme” and “logos”. “Episteme” can be translated as “knowledge” or “understanding” or “acquaintance”, while “logos” can be translated as “account” or “argument” or “reason”

• epistemic humility

• epistemic outsourcing

Related: ontology | Philosophy | sense-making