Knowledge: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions Series)

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Synopsis
What is knowledge? How does it differ from mere belief? Do you need to be able to justify a claim in order to count as knowing it? How can we know that the outer world is real and not a dream?

Questions like these are ancient ones, and the branch of philosophy dedicated to answering them—epistemology—has been active for thousands of years. In this thought-provoking Very Short Introduction, the author considers these classic questions alongside new puzzles arising from recent discoveries about humanity, language, and the mind.

The author explains the formation of major historical theories of knowledge, and shows how contemporary philosophers have developed new ways of understanding knowledge, using ideas from logic, linguistics, and psychology. Covering topics ranging from relativism and the problem of scepticism to the trustworthiness of internet sources, she examines how progress has been made in understanding knowledge, using everyday examples to explain the key issues and debates about the series.

The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

Copyright:
2014

Book Details

Book Quality:
Excellent
Book Size:
142 Pages
ISBN-13:
9780199661268
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
Jennifer Nagel
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
Nonfiction, Philosophy
Submitted By:
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Proofread By:
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Usage Restrictions:
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