Epistemic Justification

Epistemic justification refers to the reasoning behind why we believe something to be true or know it to be a fact. In the context of general knowledge, it involves having good reasons or evidence to support our beliefs. For instance, if you believe the Earth orbits the Sun, your justification might include scientific observations and theories. It's important because it helps distinguish between mere belief and knowledge that is credible and supported by reasoned evidence. Essentially, epistemic justification helps us assess how reliable or reasonable our claims about the world are.