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Epistemology The term "epistemology" originated from the Greek words "episteme" and "logos". The word "Episteme" means that "knowledge" or "understanding" and the word "logos" can be converted as the meaning of "science, argument and reason". Epistemology is associated with ways of knowing and learning about the world and focuses on issues such as how we can learn about reality and what forms the basis of our knowledge. This deals with learning the How and What part in exploring the truth. I.e. if we know that there is knowledge or a phenomenon than 'what is it' and 'How do we' discover or reveal it. Epistemology is concerned with all aspects of the validity, scope and methods of acquiring knowledge, such as a) what constitutes a knowledge claim; b) how can knowledge be acquired or produced; and c) how the extent of its transferability can be assessed. Epistemology is significant in light ...