Epistemic epidemiology represents a proposed subbranch of epistemology, centered on the analysis of diseases of knowledge rather than traditional knowledge systems. It aims to describe various epistemic diseases, such as corruption or infection of healthy epistemic systems, and the characteristics of inherently pathological systems. The subbranch combines descriptive and prescriptive elements, intending to cure or replace detrimental epistemic systems, leading to healthier belief formation. This endeavor is expected to invite disputes similar to those found in ethics, requiring strong arguments for understanding and treating epistemic pathologies.
Epistemic epidemiology focuses on examining diseases of knowledge, including corrupt epistemic systems and their spread, as well as pathological epistemic systems.
One goal of epistemic epidemiology is to develop descriptive accounts of epistemic diseases, alongside theories of their emergence and impact in populations.
The subbranch not only emphasizes description but also aims to cure or replace epistemic pathologies, promoting healthier belief-forming systems.
As with ethics, prescriptive epistemology in epistemic epidemiology involves disputes and controversies, requiring arguments to determine pathological systems and their treatment.
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