Philosophers principally known for theories of knowledge, justification, belief, perception, and the sources and limits of what can be known. Belongs here: empiricists, rationalists in their epistemological aspect, pragmatists, skeptics, and classical schools such as Nyaya whose central contribution is a theory of knowledge. Does not belong here: philosophers whose epistemology is secondary to a primarily metaphysical contribution, grouped under Metaphysics, or a primarily logical one, grouped under Logic.
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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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