Quote by John Polkinghorne

Epistemology models ontology.

Epistemology models ontology.

Summary

This quote suggests that our understanding of knowledge (epistemology) shapes our understanding of reality (ontology). It emphasizes the idea that our perception and understanding of the world are influenced by how we acquire and process information. In other words, the way we think about knowledge and what we consider to be true influences our perceptions and beliefs about what exists in the world. Our epistemological framework acts as a lens through which we interpret and make sense of the ontological nature of the external world.

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By John Polkinghorne

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