An Introduction To The Theory Of Knowledge

Author : Noah Lemos
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2007-02-15
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 0521842131

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An Introduction to the Theory of Knowledge by Noah Lemos Pdf

Epistemology or the theory of knowledge is one of the cornerstones of analytic philosophy, and this book provides a clear and accessible introduction to the subject. It discusses some of the main theories of justification, including foundationalism, coherentism, reliabilism, and virtue epistemology. Other topics include the Gettier problem, internalism and externalism, skepticism, the problem of epistemic circularity, the problem of the criterion, a priori knowledge, and naturalized epistemology. Intended primarily for students taking a first class in epistemology, this lucid and well-written text would also provide an excellent introduction for anyone interested in knowing more about this important area of philosophy.

Author : Dan O'Brien
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2016-12-16
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781509512409

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An Introduction to the Theory of Knowledge by Dan O'Brien Pdf

An Introduction to the Theory of Knowledge, 2nd Edition guides the reader through the key issues and debates in contemporary epistemology. Lucid, comprehensive and accessible, it is an ideal textbook for students who are new to the subject and for university undergraduates. The book is divided into five parts. Part I discusses the concept of knowledge and distinguishes between different types of knowledge. Part II surveys the sources of knowledge, considering both a priori and a posteriori knowledge. Parts III and IV provide an in-depth discussion of justification and scepticism. The final part of the book examines our alleged knowledge of the past, other minds, morality and God. In this extensively revised second edition there are expanded sections on epistemic luck, social epistemology and contextualism, and there are new sections on the contemporary debates concerning the lottery paradox, pragmatic encroachment, peer disagreement, safety, sensitivity and virtue epistemology. Engaging examples are used throughout the book, many taken from literature and the cinema. Complex issues, such as those concerning the private language argument, non-conceptual content, and the new riddle of induction, are explained in a clear and accessible way. This textbook is an invaluable guide to contemporary epistemology.

Author : Nicholas Rescher
Publisher : State University of New York Press
Page : 425 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2012-02-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780791486375

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Epistemology by Nicholas Rescher Pdf

Guided by the founding ideas of American pragmatism, Epistemology provides a clear example of the basic concepts involved in knowledge acquisition and explains the principles at work in the development of rational inquiry. It examines how these principles analyze the course of scientific progress and how the development of scientific inquiry inevitably encounters certain natural disasters. At the center of the book's deliberations there lies not only the potential for scientific progress but also the limit of science as well. This comprehensive introduction to the theory of knowledge addresses a myriad of topics, including the critique of skepticism, the nature of rationality, the possibility of science for extraterrestrial intelligences, and the prospect of insoluble issues in science.

Author : Anthony Douglas Woozley
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 1949
Category : Knowledge, Theory of
ISBN : UOM:39015048990132

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Theory of Knowledge by Anthony Douglas Woozley Pdf

Author : Jennifer Nagel
Publisher : OUP Oxford
Page : 153 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2014-09-25
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780191637315

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Knowledge: A Very Short Introduction by Jennifer Nagel Pdf

What is knowledge? How does it differ from mere belief? Do you need to be able to justify a claim in order to count as knowing it? How can we know that the outer world is real and not a dream? Questions like these are ancient ones, and the branch of philosophy dedicated to answering them - epistemology - has been active for thousands of years. In this thought-provoking Very Short Introduction, Jennifer Nagel considers these classic questions alongside new puzzles arising from recent discoveries about humanity, language, and the mind. Nagel explains the formation of major historical theories of knowledge, and shows how contemporary philosophers have developed new ways of understanding knowledge, using ideas from logic, linguistics, and psychology. Covering topics ranging from relativism and the problem of scepticism to the trustworthiness of internet sources, Nagel examines how progress has been made in understanding knowledge, using everyday examples to explain the key issues and debates ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

Author : Louis P. Pojman
Publisher : Cengage Learning
Page : 372 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Education
ISBN : PSU:000044638344

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What Can We Know? by Louis P. Pojman Pdf

Compact yet more comprehensive than similar texts, WHAT CAN WE KNOW? analyzes the central topics of truth, justification ranging from skepticism to religious belief. Written in the author's friendly and conversational style without unnecessary jargon, the text makes the subject matter more accessible and inviting to students.

Author : Noah Lemos
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 291 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2020-11-26
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781108498678

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An Introduction to the Theory of Knowledge by Noah Lemos Pdf

An updated introduction to the fundamental problems in contemporary epistemology, perfect for a first course in the field.

Author : Edmund Husserl
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 500 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2008-08-26
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781402067273

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Introduction to Logic and Theory of Knowledge by Edmund Husserl Pdf

Claire Ortiz Hill The publication of all but a small, unfound, part of the complete text of the lecture course on logic and theory of knowledge that Edmund Husserl gave at Göttingen during the winter semester of 1906/07 became a reality in 1984 with the publication of Einleitung in die Logik und Erkenntnistheorie, Vorlesungen 1906/07 edited by 1 Ullrich Melle. Published in that volume were also 27 appendices containing material selected to complement the content of the main text in significant ways. They provide valuable insight into the evolution of Husserl’s thought between the Logical Investigations and Ideas I and, therefore, into the origins of phenomenology. That text and all those appendices but one are translated and published in the present volume. Omitted are only the “Personal Notes” dated September 25, 1906, November 4, 1907, and March 6, 1908, which were translated by Dallas Willard and published in his translation of Husserl’s Early 2 Writings in the Philosophy of Logic and Mathematics. Introduction to Logic and Theory of Knowledge, Lectures 1906/07 provides valuable insight into the development of the ideas fun- mental to phenomenology. Besides shedding considerable light on the genesis of phenomenology, it sheds needed light on many other dimensions of Husserl’s thought that have puzzled and challenged scholars.

Author : Alan Musgrave
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 332 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 1993-02-11
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 0521436257

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Common Sense, Science and Scepticism by Alan Musgrave Pdf

Can we know anything for certain? Dogmatists think we can, sceptics think we cannot, and epistemology is the great debate between them. Some dogmatists seek certainty in the deliverances of the senses. Sceptics object that the senses are not an adequate basis for certain knowledge. Other dogmatists seek certainty in the deliverances of pure reason. Sceptics object that rational self-evidence is no guarantee of truth. This book is an introductory and historically-based survey of the debate, siding for the most part with scepticism to show that the desire to vanquish it has often led to doctrines of idealism or anti-realism. Scepticism, science and common sense produce another view, fallibilism or critical rationalism: although we can have little or no certain knowledge, as the sceptics maintain, we can and do have plenty of conjectural knowledge. Fallibilism incorporates an uncompromising realism about perception, science, and the nature of truth.

Author : J. Adam Carter,Clayton Littlejohn
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2021-04-27
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781119680376

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This Is Epistemology by J. Adam Carter,Clayton Littlejohn Pdf

What is knowledge? Why is it valuable? How much of it do we have (if any at all), and what ways of thinking are good ways to use to get more of it? These are just a few questions that are asked in epistemology, roughly, the philosophical theory of knowledge. This is Epistemology is a comprehensive introduction to the philosophical study of the nature, origin, and scope of human knowledge. Exploring both classic debates and contemporary issues in epistemology, this rigorous yet accessible textbook provides readers with the foundation necessary to start doing epistemology. Organized around 11 key subtopics, and assuming no prior knowledge of the subject, this volume exposes readers to diverse, often contentious perspectives—guiding readers through crucial debates including Hume’s problem of induction, Descartes’ engagement with radical skepticism, rationalist and empiricist evaluations of a priori justification, and many more. The authors avoid complex technical terms and jargon in favor of an easy-to-follow, informal writing style with engaging chapters designed to stimulate student interest and encourage class discussion. Throughout the text, a wealth of up-to-date references and links to online resources are provided to enable further investigation of an array of epistemological topics. A balanced and authoritative addition to the acclaimed This is Philosophy series, This is Epistemology is a perfect primary textbook for philosophy undergraduates, and a valuable resource for general readers with interest in this important branch of philosophy.

Author : A. D. Woozley
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 239 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2020-09-10
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781000156102

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Theory of Knowledge by A. D. Woozley Pdf

Originally published in 1949. Understanding the questions is the major problem when beginning philosophy. This book does not attempt to provide the answers, but defines the questions and shows by example how they should be tackled. Subjects treated include the nature of the objects of thought and judgment; truth and error in belief; perception and knowledge of the material world; the status and function of memory.

Author : Michael Woolman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 293 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : International baccalaureate
ISBN : 1876659076

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Ways of Knowing by Michael Woolman Pdf

Author : Paul K. Moser,Dwayne Mulder,J. D. Trout
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 0195094662

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The Theory of Knowledge by Paul K. Moser,Dwayne Mulder,J. D. Trout Pdf

An introduction to contemporary epistemology, which utilizes traditional methods of epistemological inquiry in the context of contemporary debates about the definition, sources and limits of human knowledge. The authors relate epistemology to work in cognitive science and defend a plausible version of explationism regarding epistemological method.

Author : Michael Williams
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 0192892568

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Problems of Knowledge by Michael Williams Pdf

In this introduction to epistemology, Michael Williams explains and criticises traditional philosophical theories of the nature, limits, methods, possibility, and value of knowing.

Author : Guy Axtell
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2022-01-26
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1989014267

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Introduction to Philosophy by Guy Axtell Pdf

Introduction to Philosophy: Epistemology engages first-time philosophy readers on a guided tour through the core concepts, questions, methods, arguments, and theories of epistemology-the branch of philosophy devoted to the study of knowledge. After a brief overview of the field, the book progresses systematically while placing central ideas and thinkers in historical and contemporary context. The chapters cover the analysis of knowledge, the nature of epistemic justification, rationalism vs. empiricism, skepticism, the value of knowledge, the ethics of belief, Bayesian epistemology, social epistemology, and feminist epistemologies. Along the way, instructors and students will encounter a wealth of additional resources and tools: Chapter learning outcomes Key terms Images of philosophers and related art Useful diagrams and tables Boxes containing excerpts and other supplementary material Questions for reflection Suggestions for further reading A glossary For an undergraduate survey epistemology course, Introduction to Philosophy: Epistemology is ideal when used as a main text paired with primary sources and scholarly articles. For an introductory philosophy course, select book chapters are best used in combination with chapters from other books in the Introduction to Philosophy series: https: //www1.rebus.community/#/project/4ec7ecce-d2b3-4f20-973c-6b6502e7cbb2.