Words: epistemology and serendipity

[Satishrw]

Hello,

Ever since I encountered them, I have been quite fascinated by the words
'epistemology' and 'serendipity'.

I would like some discussion on these: the etymology, any linguistic history, any on-topic writing/ books you may have come across or just telling me whether and how they mean anything to you.

Best regards,

Satish.
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" The mundane of one people is exotica for another. "

[Jamie (K)]

Most people don't come across epistemology anywhere but in philosophy class. It comes from a Greek word meaning knowledge, which comes from another Greek word meaning "to know how to do".

Serendipity is in more common usage, but some people avoid the word, because it sounds too cute. As for its etymology, the Oxford American Dictionary says this:

[Satishrw]

Thank you Sir, for your time.

Hope to see more discussion on these, if others decide to join in !

Regards,
Satish.