An Introduction to Epistemology: The Central Issues (Introducing Philosophy) - Hardcover

Landesman, Charles

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0631202129 ISBN 13: 9780631202127

Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell, 1996

Synopsis

This book is an introduction to the fundamental problems and issues of epistemology. It assumes no prior knowledge of the subject and is therefore ideal as a core text for beginning students.Professor Landesman takes the reader through a discussion of the basis of human knowledge in sense-perception and the accuracy of sense-perception in conveying knowledge of the external world. He then goes on to explore the problem of skepticism, the nature of self-knowledge, the validity of induction and the ethics of belief. Further reading suggestions featured at the end of each section are designed to help and encourage students to deepen their knowledge of the subject.

About this title

Review:

"The book is written in a delightfully clear and incisive style. It is accessible without being superficial. The coverage of topics is comprehensive, well organised and well balanced ... I would certainly want to use this book as a main text in introductory epistemology courses." Professor E J Lowe, University of Durham

"Philosophical intelligence, historical erudition, interpretational sensitivity, and pedagogical insight all come together in this excellent, historically informed introduction to the central issues of epistemology. Altogether a great success!" Ernest Sosa, Brown University

About the Author:

Charles Landesman is Professor of Philosophy at Hunter College and The Graduate School of the City University of New York. Previous titles by the author include Discourse and its Presuppositions (1972), Colour and Consciousness (1989), and The Eye and the Mind (1993).

About this edition

• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
• Publication date: 1996
• ISBN 10: 0631202129
• ISBN 13: 9780631202127
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 224