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Plato's [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theory_of_Forms Theory of Forms] separates true knowledge (epistèmè) - in its purest form - from opinions (doxa).
Plato's [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theory_of_Forms Theory of Forms] separates true knowledge (epistèmè) - in its purest form - from opinions (doxa).
According to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aristotle Aristotle] epistèmè was scientific knowledge, and not to be mistaken with knowledge for practical means or recreation. Aristotle named practical knowledge [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Techne technè] or [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phronesis phronèsis].
According to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aristotle Aristotle] epistèmè was scientific knowledge, and not to be mistaken with knowledge for practical means or recreation. Aristotle named practical knowledge [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Techne technè] or [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phronesis phronèsis].
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* Published by Sander Linssen

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Definition

Episteme, is etymologically derived from the Greek word ἐπιστήμη for knowledge (science).

Origins

The term epistèmè originates within the philosophical branch of epistemology. In Ancient Greece, Plato formed the basis for this philosophical branch, which was described through Socrates as one of the characters in Plato's dialogues in the Theory of Forms. Plato's Theory of Forms separates true knowledge (epistèmè) - in its purest form - from opinions (doxa). According to Aristotle epistèmè was scientific knowledge, and not to be mistaken with knowledge for practical means or recreation. Aristotle named practical knowledge technè or phronèsis.

Contributors

  • Published by Sander Linssen
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