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11. Knowledge Aims / A. Knowledge / 2. Understanding

17944	'Episteme' is better translated as 'understanding' than as 'knowledge' [Nehamas]
	Full Idea: The Greek 'episteme' is usually translated as 'knowledge' but, I argue, closer to our notion of understanding.
	From: Alexander Nehamas (Introduction to 'Virtues of Authenticity' [1999], p.xvi)
	A reaction: He agrees with Julia Annas on this. I take it to be crucial. See the first sentence of Aristotle's 'Metaphysics'. It is explanation which leads to understanding.