An Introduction to the Theory of Knowledge (Cambridge Introductions to Philosophy) - Hardcover

Lemos, Noah

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0521842131 ISBN 13: 9780521842136

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2007

Synopsis

Epistemology or the theory of knowledge is one of the cornerstones of analytic philosophy, and this book provides a clear and accessible introduction to the subject. It discusses some of the main theories of justification, including foundationalism, coherentism, reliabilism, and virtue epistemology. Other topics include the Gettier problem, internalism and externalism, skepticism, the problem of epistemic circularity, the problem of the criterion, a priori knowledge, and naturalized epistemology. Intended primarily for students taking a first class in epistemology, this lucid and well-written text would also provide an excellent introduction for anyone interested in knowing more about this important area of philosophy.

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About the Author

Noah Lemos is Professor of Philosophy at the College of William and Mary, Virginia. He is author of Intrinsic Value (1994) and Common Sense (2004).

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521842131
• ISBN 13: 9780521842136
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 244