Founded by credits the philosopher who actually established a school of thought. Wikipedia notes "Stoicism was founded in the ancient Agora of Athens by Zeno of Citium around 300 BCE," a single founding figure even though the school grew far beyond him. This dimension connects a school back to the person who first taught 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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