An Introduction to Epistemology (Introducing Philosophy): Nurses, Women and Ethics: 4 - Softcover

Landesman, Charles

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0631202137 ISBN 13: 9780631202134

Publisher: Wiley, 1996

Synopsis

This book is the ideal introduction to the fundamental problems and issues of epistemology. It assumes no prior knowledge of the subject and is valuable both as a core text for beginning students and as support material for more advanced courses.

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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

From the Back Cover:

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 edition

• Publisher: Wiley
• Publication date: 1996
• ISBN 10: 0631202137
• ISBN 13: 9780631202134
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 224