Definition: Epistemology is the branch of philosophy concerned with the theory of knowledge. It deals with the nature, origin, scope, and limits of human knowledge, questioning what knowledge is, how it is acquired, and to what extent it is possible for a given subject or entity to be known.
Etymology and Origin: The word ‘epistemology’ comes from Greek roots, with “ἐπιστήμη” (epistēmē) meaning ‘knowledge’ or ‘understanding’, and “λόγος” (logos) meaning ‘study’ or ‘discourse’. Its use in English dates back to the 19th century, reflecting the philosophical inquiry into the nature and grounds of knowledge.
James Frederick Ferrier introduced the word epistemology in philosophy
