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Branch of Philosophy

Branch of philosophy sorts a work by the field of inquiry it takes on. Wikipedia notes the Critique of Pure Reason sets out "to determine the limits and scope of metaphysics," an ambition squarely within metaphysics and epistemology. This dimension groups works that address the same branch of philosophy.

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Ancient Greek 1
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Ancient Indian 1
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Ancient Chinese 1
Branch of Philosophy
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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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