Summary:
In a few pages of The Theory of Knowledge: A Thematic Introduction, the authors talk about what the average person is expected to know, what they know, and what they don't know. But, they also say that when talking about beliefs, us as humans, like to support them with our own evidence. And when being told information, we often question the person telling us, asking "where did you get that information?". We wouldn't want to be told information that isn't valid.


The word "epistemology" derives from the Greek words "episteme" meaning knowledge and "logos" meaning theory or explanation. The study of knowledge goes way back to ancient Greek times with Plato and Aristotle. In Theaetetus by Plato, he writes about Socrates and how he questions his teachers' knowledge and why they are considered experts.


Also, different cultures may view epistemology in various ways. For instance, some might emphasize the social nature of knowledge where as others might study individuals in isolation.


Reflection Questions:
How did one find the study of knowledge? Where did it originate from?

Citation:

Moser, P. K., & Mulder, D. H. (1997 ). Epistemology: A First Look. In The Theory of Knowledge: A 

     Thematic Introduction (pp. 1-5). (Original work published 1997 )