### Chinese: 知识论是探讨知识的本质、起源和范围的一个哲学分支。
### English: Epistemology is a philosophical branch that discusses the <v>essence</v>, origin and scope of knowledge.
### Errors: There is a minor terminology/inconsistent error at "essence" within <v></v>.

### Improved English: Epistemology is a branch of philosophy that discusses the essence, origin and scope of knowledge.
