epistemology
US /ɪˌpɪs.təˈmɑː.lə.dʒi/
UK /ɪˌpɪs.təˈmɑː.lə.dʒi/

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認識論
the theory of knowledge, especially with regard to its methods, validity, and scope, and the distinction between justified belief and opinion
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Her research focuses on the epistemology of science.
她的研究側重於科學認識論。
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Philosophy students often study epistemology to understand how we acquire knowledge.
哲學學生經常學習認識論,以了解我們如何獲取知識。