Held by proponent names the philosophers who actually argued for a given position. Wikipedia identifies "Jeremy Bentham, the founder of utilitarianism," as the figure who first gave the position its modern form. This dimension connects a position back to the specific people who defended it.
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1. Epistemology (Wikipedia)
WikipediaEpistemology, lead section, term-coining sentence
Despite its ancient roots, the word itself was coined only in the 19th century to designate this field as a distinct branch of philosophy.
Epistemology, lead section, early traditions sentence
Early reflections on the nature, sources, and scope of knowledge are found in ancient Greek, Indian, and Chinese philosophy.
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