3. Epistemology

In this module, we’ll explore the second branch of PhilosophyThe study of fundamental questions about existence, knowledge, and ethics., which is called EpistemologyThe theory and study of knowledge.. Its key question is “How do we know what we know?” Epistemology explores the nature, sources, and limits of knowledge, and so it is an important topicThe subject chosen by the student to speak about in the spoken language assessment. for us to consider.

In this module, we’ll go back in time to meet some famous philosophers who contributed to the field of Epistemology. First, we’ll encounter René Descartes on his quest to understand knowledge. Moving on, we’ll meet John Locke and his “blank slate”. Finally, we’ll meet David Hume and explore his “Problem of Induction”.

By the end of this module, you’ll have met some of the thinkers that challenged previous views of what knowledge is. Let’s get started!