The philosophical term for theory of knowledge is epistemology.
Skepticism is the philosophical theory that maintains that knowledge is impossible to achieve and that truth is ultimately unknowable or unattainable by humankind. Skeptics doubt the possibility of having absolute certainty about the truth of any belief or proposition.
Metaphysics is the branch of philosophy that deals with answering questions about the nature of truth and knowledge. People who study metaphysics try to determine if there are any absolute truths, if we can ever know something entirely, and how our perceived senses relate to the "real world."
A philosophical assumption is coming to a conclusion based on having a background and knowledge of a particular subject or discipline.When a philosophical assumption is made, a person uses their background knowledge of a subject to answer questions or make a decision using the values and principles of that subject.
The philosophical theory of eternity is the idea that time is a constant and unchanging aspect of reality. It suggests that past, present, and future all exist simultaneously, rather than time being a linear progression. This theory considers eternity to be a higher, unchanging reality beyond our temporal experience.
Socialism is the philosophical theory that calls for government control and ownership of the natural resources of a nation.
Giovanni Grandi has written: 'Ontosofia uno' -- subject(s): Knowledge, Theory of, Philosophical anthropology, Theory of Knowledge
The philosophical theory closely related to empiricism is empiricist theory. Empiricism asserts that knowledge comes primarily from sensory experience and observation of the external world. Empiricists believe that all knowledge is derived from perceptual experiences and empirical evidence.
Jeffrey P. Whitman has written: 'The power and value of philosophical skepticism' -- subject(s): Knowledge, Theory of, Skepticism, Theory of Knowledge
Empiricist theory is the philosophical view that knowledge is primarily gained through sensory experience and observation. Empiricists value empirical evidence over other forms of knowledge, such as reason or intuition. Key figures associated with empiricism include John Locke, David Hume, and John Stuart Mill.
Skepticism is the philosophical theory that maintains that knowledge is impossible to achieve and that truth is ultimately unknowable or unattainable by humankind. Skeptics doubt the possibility of having absolute certainty about the truth of any belief or proposition.
"Two Worlds" can describe the name of a book or a philosophical theory by Plato that combines reality and knowledge. One is set in the visible world, the other is part of the intelligible world.
James B. Reichmann has written: 'Philosophy of the human person' -- subject(s): Experience, Knowledge, Theory of, Life, Persons, Philosophical anthropology, Theory of Knowledge
Metaphysics is the branch of philosophy that deals with answering questions about the nature of truth and knowledge. People who study metaphysics try to determine if there are any absolute truths, if we can ever know something entirely, and how our perceived senses relate to the "real world."
Skepticism maintains that knowledge is impossible to achieve and truth is impossible for man to understand.
Paul Artin Boghossian has written: 'Fear of knowledge' -- subject(s): Knowledge, Theory of, Objectivity, Theory of Knowledge 'Content and justification' -- subject(s): A priori, Content (Psychology), Knowledge, Theory of, Mental representation, Philosophy of mind, Theory of Knowledge
Richard Wisser has written: 'Karl Jaspers' 'Sinn und Sein' -- subject(s): Knowledge, Theory of, Ontology, Theory of Knowledge 'Philosophische Wegweisung' -- subject(s): Ethics, Philosophy, Philosophical anthropology 'Vom Weg-Charakter philosophischen Denkens' -- subject(s): Philosophy, Philosophical anthropology, Thought and thinking
Fernand van Steenberghen has written: 'Siger de Brabant' 'Chonjaeron' -- subject(s): Ontology 'Ontology' -- subject(s): Ontology 'Zhi shi yu fang fa zhi pi pan' -- subject(s): Knowledge, Theory of, Theory of Knowledge 'Aristotle in the West' -- subject(s): Medieval Philosophy, Philosophy, Medieval 'The philosophical movement in the thirteenth century' -- subject(s): Medieval Philosophy, Philosophy, Medieval 'Insiknon' -- subject(s): Knowledge, Theory of, Theory of Knowledge 'Epistemology' -- subject(s): Knowledge, Theory of, Theory of Knowledge