Epistemology: A Contemporary Introduction to the Theory of Knowledge (Routledge Contemporary Introductions to Philosophy)

Epistemology, or “the theory of knowledge,” is concerned with how we know what we know, what justifies us in believing what we believe, and what standards of evidence we should use in seeking truths about the world and human experience. This comprehensive introduction to the field of epistemology explains the concepts and theories central to understanding knowledge. Along with covering the traditional topics of the discipline in detail, Epistemology explores emerging areas of research. The third edition features new sections on such topics as the nature of intuition, the skeptical challenge of rational disagreement, and “the value problem” – the range of questions concerning why knowledge and justified true belief have value beyond that of merely true belief. Updated and expanded, Epistemology remains a superb introduction to one of the most fundamental fields of philosophy. Special features of the third edition of Epistemology include: a comprehensive survey of basic concepts, major theories, and emerging research in the field enhanced treatment of key topics such as contextualism, perception (including perceptual content), scientific hypotheses, self-evidence and the a priori, testimony, understanding, and virtue epistemology expanded discussion of the relation between epistemology and related fields, especially philosophy of mind, philosophy of science, and ethics increased clarity and ease of understanding for an undergraduate audience an updated list of key literature and annotated bibliography.

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.

Ernest Sosa

No less than one would expect from a first-rate epistemologist who is also a master expositor....A superb introduction.

Tout pour préparer vos contrôles, réviser et réussir votre année ! Ce guide vous propose, dans chaque matière : le cours complet, pour comprendre et retenir l'essentiel ;des méthodes et des activités, pour maîtriser les savoir-faire indispensables ; des exercices et leurs corrigés pour s'entraîner ; des sujets et des situations d'évaluation pour réussir tous les contrôles au cours de l'année de seconde. This comprehensive introduction explains the concepts and theories central to understanding knowledge. The third edition features new sections on such topics as the nature of intuition, the skeptical challenge of rational disagreement, and "the value problem"ùthe question why knowledge is preferable to mere true belief. Special features of the third edition of Epistemology include Aimed at students who have already completed an introductory course on the subject, this comprehensive textbook focuses on the concepts and theories central to an understanding of the nature of knowledge