The Epistemology Edition

Epistemic humility is the recognition and acknowledgment of the limits of one’s knowledge. It’s the intellectual virtue of being aware that:

• You can be wrong.

• You don’t know everything.

• Your beliefs and assumptions could be based on incomplete or biased information.

In practice, epistemic humility means being open to new evidence, willing to revise your views, and listening carefully to others—especially when they bring different perspectives or expertise. It’s crucial in science, philosophy, public discourse, and personal decision-making because it helps reduce dogmatism and promotes more respectful, reasoned dialogue.