Epistemology, or the theory of knowledge, is concerned with how we know what we do and what justifies us in believing what we do. The philosophical literature in epistemology has mushroomed in the past four decades, and interest in the topic continues to be widespread. In this anthology, Fred Dretske and Sven Bernecker have collected the most important and influential writings in epistemology. It provides the fullest review to date of contemporary epistemology, including frequently neglected topics such as dominant responses to scepticism, introspection, memory, and testimony. Forty-one readings are organized into fifteen subject areas that are key to a broad understanding of contemporary theory of knowledge. A readable introduction to each subject outlines the problems discussed in the essays that follow so readers can more effectively focus on analysing them. The book is primarily designed for undergraduate courses on theories of knowledge. It will also be of use to university students in other fields as well as interested general readers.
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In this anthology, Fred Dretske and Sven Bernecker have collected the most important and influential writings in epistemology. It provides a review of contemporary epistemology, including frequently neglected topics such as dominant responses to scepticism, introspection, memory, and testimony.
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PART I. JUSTIFIED TRUE BELIEF ; THE GETTIER PROBLEM ; RESPONSES TO GETTIER ; PART II. EXTERNALISM AND INTERNALISM ; EXTERNALISM ; INTERNALISM ; CRITICISMS AND COMPROMISES ; PART III. FOUNDATIONS AND NORMS ; FOUNDATIONS ; NORMATIVITY ; PART IV. SKEPTICISM ; MOTIVATIONS ; RELEVANT ALTERNATIVES ; SEMANTIC APPROACHES ; PART V. SOURCES OF KNOWLEDGE ; PERCEPTION ; INTROSPECTION ; MEMORY AND TESTIMONY ; INDUCTION ; A PRIORI KNOWLEDGE ; INDEX
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Fullest review to date of contemporary epistemology Divided into fifteen subject areas, preceded by a new introduction by volume editors Ideal for use on courses - covering all the main areas of epistemology Distinguished editors and contributors
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Fred Dretske is Bella and Eloise Knapp Professor in the Humanities, Emeritus, Stanford University and Senior Research Scholar, Duke University. Sven Bernecker is Assistant Professor in the Department of Philosophy at the University of Munich
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Fullest review to date of contemporary epistemology Divided into fifteen subject areas, preceded by a new introduction by volume editors Ideal for use on courses - covering all the main areas of epistemology Distinguished editors and contributors
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9780198752615
Publisert
2000
Utgiver
Oxford University Press
Vekt
986 gr
Høyde
246 mm
Bredde
172 mm
Dybde
30 mm
Aldersnivå
UU, P, UP, 05, 06
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
606

Biografisk notat

Fred Dretske is Bella and Eloise Knapp Professor in the Humanities, Emeritus, Stanford University and Senior Research Scholar, Duke University. Sven Bernecker is Assistant Professor in the Department of Philosophy at the University of Munich