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Epistemology is the branch of philosophy that deals with the nature, scope, and limits of knowledge.
It explores questions related to belief, justification, truth, and the methods by which knowledge is acquired. In essence, epistemology seeks to understand how we know what we know and what distinguishes justified belief from mere opinion. Key issues in epistemology include the analysis of evidence, the nature of certainty, the relationship between belief and truth, and the criteria for knowledge. Philosophers in this field investigate the foundations and conditions of knowledge, aiming to establish a coherent and systematic understanding of the nature of knowledge and its acquisition.
Epistemology faculty
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David Cunning
Title/Position
Professor and Collegiate Fellow
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Richard Fumerton
Title/Position
F. Wendell Miller Professor
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Ali Hasan
Title/Position
Associate Professor
Department Chair
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Carrie E. Swanson
Title/Position
Associate Professor