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This dimension places a philosopher in the historical period when they actually worked. Wikipedia notes Kant "is considered one of the central thinkers of the Enlightenment," an era whose values his own writing helped define. Browsing by era sets a philosopher alongside the peers who were writing during the same period.

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Era of Emergence
19 1
Cultural Origin Tradition
Ancient Greek 1
Cultural Origin Tradition
Ancient Indian 1
Cultural Origin Tradition
Ancient Chinese 1
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1. Epistemology (Wikipedia)
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  • Epistemology, 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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