Contemporary epistemology is a branch of philosophy that examines the nature, sources, and limits of knowledge in the present era. It explores how we acquire knowledge, the criteria for justified belief, and the relationship between knowledge, truth, and belief. In the context of an increasingly complex and interconnected world, contemporary epistemology grapples with the challenges and implications of knowledge acquisition and justification. One of the key debates in contemporary epistemology revolves around the concept of justification. Different theories, such as foundationalism, coherentism, and reliabilism, offer competing explanations of how beliefs can be justified and considered knowledge. These theories explore the roles of evidence, reasoning, and reliability in forming justified beliefs.
