Mariam-Webster encyclopedia provides a concise definition by describing it as: “The study of the origin, nature, and limits of human knowledge.” A definition of knowledge becomes necessary to understand this concept. Knowledge can be defined in short by epistemologists as justified belief, and here’s where the concept of true knowledge vs. false knowledge comes in. How do we know if our knowledge is true or false? Should we even consider false knowledge as an actual type of knowledge?

Epistemology has experienced an interesting evolution from the absolute/constant definition of knowledge based on experience and rationality in which Plato believed, to the new relativistic approach and the consideration of being born with some knowledge. However, they both share the belief that knowledge is gained by using our senses to get information from our surroundings.

What I find most interesting about epistemology is the whole true vs. false knowledge distinction. It reminds me of a concept that we have in my religion called ‘faith & reason’. This concept, as well as epistemology, aims at revealing the very fine line between the actual truth and what we want the truth to look like.