Reading Epistemology
Author | : Sven Bernecker |
Publisher | : Wiley-Blackwell |
Total Pages | : 210 |
Release | : 2006-01-30 |
ISBN-10 | : 1405127643 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781405127646 |
Rating | : 4/5 (43 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: Designed for readers who have had little or no exposure to contemporary theory of knowledge, Reading Epistemology brings together twelve important and influential writings on the subject. Presents twelve influential pieces of writing representing two contrasting views on each of six core topics in epistemology. Each chapter contains an introduction to the topic, introductions to the authors, extensive commentaries on the texts, questions for debate and an annotated bibliography. Includes writings from Robert Nozick, Ernest Sosa, Laurence BonJour, and Fred Dretske. Encourages readers to engage with the texts and to think for themselves.