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epistemic circularity

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.86 in modern English

Syllables
epis-temic -cir-cu-lar-i-ty
IPA
33
Scrabble Score
20
Letters
7
Syllables
12
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A circle of (foundational) epistemic arguments where the reliability of a device used within this circle is also proven within the circle.

Countable

noun

The quality of being such a circle.

Uncountable

Etymology

Coined by William Alston in 1986 in his article "Epistemic Circularity".

Usage

Inflected Forms

epistemic circularities (plural)

Phrases

circular argument

Frequently Paired Words

circular argument citogenesis

Questions

What does epistemic circularity mean?
A circle of (foundational) epistemic arguments where the reliability of a device used within this circle is also proven within the circle.
Where does epistemic circularity come from?
Coined by William Alston in 1986 in his article "Epistemic Circularity".

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