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Epistemology is related to understanding because the field is increasingly debating whether it should prioritize understanding over traditional propositional knowledge [1], with scholars like Jonathan Kvanvig arguing that understanding holds greater value [2] and requires specific intellectual trait-virtues to achieve [3].
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Virtue epistemology - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org 1 fact
perspectiveJonathan Kvanvig believes that epistemology should focus on 'understanding,' which he maintains is of more value than knowledge or justified true belief.
Virtue Epistemology - Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy plato.stanford.edu 1 fact
claimA complete epistemology likely requires both faculty-virtues, which account for knowledge of the past and the world, and trait-virtues, which are necessary for deeper intellectual achievements like understanding and wisdom.
Epistemology - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org 1 fact
claimEpistemology primarily focuses on propositional knowledge, though some theorists prioritize understanding.