An Introduction to the Theory of Knowledge

An Introduction to the Theory of KnowledgeDiscover the profound insights of 'An Introduction to the Theory of Knowledge, 2nd Edition'. This essential textbook, published by John Wiley & Sons (UK), provides a thorough exploration of contemporary epistemology, making it ideal for both novices and university undergraduates. With 224 finely crafted pages, it delves into the fundamental questions and debates surrounding knowledge, devoid of any complex jargon. The book navigates through multiple

Discover the profound insights of 'An Introduction to the Theory of Knowledge, 2nd Edition'. This essential textbook, published by John Wiley & Sons (UK), provides a thorough exploration of contemporary epistemology, making it ideal for both novices and university undergraduates. With 224 finely crafted pages, it delves into the fundamental questions and debates surrounding knowledge, devoid of any complex jargon. The book navigates through multiple facets, beginning with the nature of knowledge itself, and distinguishing among its various forms. Explore essential themes across five well-structured parts: The concept of knowledge, the exploration of knowledge sources, and comprehensive treatments of justification and skepticism. The updated edition features expanded sections addressing crucial topics such as epistemic luck, social epistemology, and new discussions surrounding peer disagreement and virtue epistemology. Each chapter includes engaging examples drawn from literature and cinema to illuminate these challenging concepts. Suitable for students eager to grasp the intricacies of knowledge theory, this textbook stands as a vital resource for building a solid foundation in epistemological studies. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9780745664323. Year: 2016.

Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780745664323
Year: 2016
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 224


Description:
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 undergraduatesThe 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 GodIn 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 epistemologyEngaging 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.