Philosophy
The Epistemology of Testimony and Trust in Knowledge
Quick fact
The word 'testimony' comes from the Latin 'testimonium,' meaning 'evidence' or 'witness.' In law, testimony is a formal statement, but in epistemology, it refers to any information conveyed through speech or writing.
Why this is interesting
You've learned countless things from others—your name, history, science—but how do you know any of it is true? If a stranger tells you the sky is green, would you believe them?