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The Wikipedia article on epistemology, used here for its statement that epistemology is also called the theory of knowledge.

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Wikipedia
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epistemology
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Encyclopedia
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Epistemology (Wikipedia)
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Epistemology is the branch of philosophy that examines the nature, origin, and limits of knowledge. Also called the theory of knowledge, it explores different types of knowledge.
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  • Branches of Philosophy, 2 claims: 1 well-attested, 1 general references.

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