NOUN
Erkenntnistheorie/ɛɐ̯ˈkɛntnɪsteoˌʁiː/epistemology; theory of knowledge
Erkenntnistheorie is a German noun that means epistemology or theory of knowledge. It is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈkɛntnɪsteoˌʁiː/. As a noun it takes the article "die".
Definitions
1.branch of philosophy concerned with the nature, sources, and limits of knowledge(philosophy)
a.study or theory of the conditions and validity of knowledge
Die Erkenntnistheorie beschäftigt sich mit der Frage, wie Wissen entsteht und begründet werden kann.—Epistemology deals with the question of how knowledge arises and can be justified.
b.academic discipline analyzing concepts of knowledge, belief, and truth
In der Erkenntnistheorie wird untersucht, was Wissen von Meinung unterscheidet.—In epistemology, the distinction between knowledge and opinion is examined.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Erkenntnistheorie | — |
| Genitive | der Erkenntnistheorie | — |
| Dative | der Erkenntnistheorie | — |
| Accusative | die Erkenntnistheorie | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Erkenntnistheorie" mean in English?
- "Erkenntnistheorie" means epistemology or theory of knowledge. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Erkenntnistheorie"?
- "Erkenntnistheorie" is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈkɛntnɪsteoˌʁiː/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Erkenntnistheorie" der, die, or das?
- "Erkenntnistheorie" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What part of speech is "Erkenntnistheorie"?
- "Erkenntnistheorie" is a noun in German.
