Understanding Epistemic Relativism

The following passage is an excerpt from a text on epistemology:

In an ever-complex world, epistemology seeks to understand the nature, sources, and limits of knowledge. The prevalent view in contemporary discussions is that knowledge should be perceived not merely as justified true belief, but rather as a more intricate interaction between belief systems and empirical validation. This perspective diverges from classical definitions, suggesting that an individual's cognitive schema significantly influences one’s understanding of truth. Thus, one must account for subjective experience when evaluating claims to knowledge. Moreover, as epistemic relativism gains traction, the validity of knowledge claims becomes increasingly contextual, complicating the pursuit of absolute truths.