Gnoseology
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Gnoseology is a noun meaning The philosophical study of knowledge.
Meaning
The philosophical study of knowledge.
Example Sentences
GNOSEOLOGY, GNOSOLOGY, GNOSTOLOGY, in Metaphysics, doctrine or system of cognition; theory of knowledge; used by Stirling to render Wissenschaftslehre (Fichte's).
Like Wolff, he makes the theory of knowledge precede both speculative and practical philosophy, the former of which embraces metaphysics, although, just as Wolff did, he often hesitates whether this theory ought not to be combined with psychology. He [Baumgarten] applies to it the name "gnoseology."
Word Forms
- gnosiology
Synonyms for gnoseology
Depending on context, synonyms include epistemology.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include gnosiology, gnoseologist, noology, gnostology, nomology, nasology.
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