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Epistemic autonomy
the philosophy of thinking for yourself, defined as someone who determines the course of their intellectual life for themselves — incorporating four dimensions: self-governance, authenticity, self-creation, and independence
Why This Is a Definition
This definition establishes 'epistemic autonomy' by naming the term, stating its genus (philosophy of thinking for yourself), and its differentia (determining course of intellectual life with four specific dimensions). It distinguishes this from mere self-reliance and provides the precise semantic boundary for the curriculum's usage.