Epistemology

Description

This comprehensive book introduces the concepts and theories central for understanding knowledge. It aims to reach students who have already done an introductory philosophy course.

Topics covered include perception and reflection as grounds of knowledge, and the nature, structure, and varieties of knowledge. The character and scope of knowledge in the crucial realms of ethics, science and religion are also considered.

Unique features of Epistemology:

* Provides a comprehensive survey of basic concepts and major theories

* Gives an up-to-date account of important developments in the field

* Contains many lucid examples to support ideas

* Cites key literature in an annotated bibliography.

Contents

Introduction Part One: Sources of Justification, Knowledge and Truth 1. Perception 2. Memory 3. Consciousness 4. Reason 5. Testimony Part Two: The Structure and Growth of Justification and Knowledge 6. Inference and the Extension of Knowledge 7. The Architecture of Knowledge Part Three: The Nature and Scope of Justification and Knowledge 8. The Analysis of Knowledge 9. Scientific, Moral, and Religious Knowledge 10. Skepticism Conclusion Bibliography

Author Bio

Robert Audi is the Professor of Philosophy and David E. Gallo Chair in Ethics, at the University of Notre Dame. He is internationally recognized as one of the leading authors in the field of epistemology. His books include The Structure of Justification (Cambridge University Press, 1993), Action, Intention and Reason (Cornell University Press, 1993) and Moral Knowledge and Ethical Character (Oxford University Press, 1997).

Related Subjects

1. Introductory Philosophy
2. Epistemology