Curious about the philosophy of knowledge? Our glossary entry on 'epistemological' provides a clear and concise explanation, complete with examples and historical context.

The word "academia" comes from the Greek word Akademia, which was the name of a grove of trees and gymnasium outside of Athens where Plato taught. The word "academia" came into English in the 16th century, and it originally referred to Plato's school of philosophy. However, the meaning of the word has since broadened to refer to the world of higher education in general.