Branch of philosophy links a school of thought to the fields it actually addresses. Wikipedia notes "Stoic philosophy is traditionally divided into three interconnected disciplines: logic, physics, and ethics," a school that claimed all three branches at once rather than specializing in one. This dimension groups schools that work mainly within the same branch or branches.
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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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