Acknowledgements
Introduction
1. Truth and Politics
2. Epistemic Democracy
3. Epistemic Democracy Reconsidered
4. Political Ignorance
5. Irrationality and Bias
6. Political Belief
7. Political Disagreement
8. Polarization and Partisanship
9. Trust and Expertise
10. Rethinking Democracy.
Bibliography
Index
Biography
Michael Hannon is Associate Professor of Philosophy at the University of Nottingham, UK, and Director of The Aristotelian Society. He works in epistemology, social and political philosophy, and ethics. Hannon is an Associate Editor for the Journal of the American Philosophical Association, commissioning editor for The Philosophers’ Magazine, and founding director of the Political Epistemology Network.
Elise Woodard is Lecturer in Legal and Political Philosophy at the Dickson Poon School of Law, King's College London, UK. She was previously the Stalnaker Postdoctoral Associate in Philosophy at MIT, after completing her PhD in 2022 at the University of Michigan, USA. She is currently working on issues regarding consent, inquiry, and political epistemology.
"This is a comprehensive and balanced introduction to political epistemology, impressive both for its breadth of coverage and the skill with which its authors reconstruct debates. It will be an excellent resource for students and scholars alike."
Sean Ingham, University of California San Diego, USA
"Hannon and Woodard have produced a truly excellent introduction to the new and exciting field of political epistemology. Are there political truths? Is political partisanship rational? What is the relationship between political knowledge and good citizenship? (How) can democracies harness the wisdom of crowds? If you’ve ever wondered about such questions, this book is for you. Written in a crisp and accessible way, it is ideal for undergraduate courses in philosophy or political science. But professional philosophers will get a lot out of the book too, because it sets the stage for several promising avenues for further research in the area."
Hrishikesh Joshi, University of Arizona, USA
