Adjective

(en adjective)

Of or pertaining to epistemology or theory of knowledge, as a field of study.

* 1898 , E. A. Read, "Review of Vergleich der dogmatischen Systeme von R. A. Lipsius und A. Ritschl''," ''The American Journal of Theology , vol. 2, no. 1, p. 190,

The epistemological position of Ritschl, in our author's exposition of it, is little more than idealistic rationalism.

* 1991 , Walt Wolfram, "The Linguistic Variable: Fact and Fantasy," American Speech , vol. 66, no. 1, p. 31,

My conclusion dovetails with Fasold's conclusion, which is based on a quite different, more epistemological kind of argument.

Of or pertaining to knowing or cognizing, as a mental activity.

* 1969 , Sandra B. Rosenthal, "The 'World' of C. I. Lewis," Philosophy and Phenomenological Research , vol. 29, no. 4, p. 590,

The reality which thus emerges is the outcome of the epistemological process in which the mind conceptually structures a given content.

Adjective

(en adjective)

Relating to mystics or mysticism.

Having a spiritual significance that transcends human understanding.

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Inspiring a sense of spiritual mystery, awe, and fascination.