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

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.

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.

Epistemology, or the theory of knowledge, is concerned with how we know what we do, what justifies us in believing what we do, and what standards of evidence we should use in seeking truths about the world and human experience. This comprehensive book introduces the concepts and theories central for understanding knowledge.

The revised edition of this hugely successful book builds on the topics covered in the first edition and includes new material on subjects such as virtue epistemology, feminist epistemology and social epistemology. The chapter on moral, scientific and religious knowledge has also been expanded and revised. Robert Audi's style is exceptionally clear and highly accessible for anyone coming to the subject for the first time. "Epistemology, or the theory of knowledge, is concerned with how we know what we do, what justifies us in believing what we do, and what standards of evidence we should use in seeking truths about the world and human experience. This comprehensive book introduces the concepts and theories central for understanding knowledge. This revised edition builds on the topics covered in the widely acclaimed first edition and includes new material on subjects such as virtue epistemology, social epistemology and feminist epistemology. The chapter on moral, scientific and religious knowledge has also been expanded and revised."--BOOK JACKET Book Cover......Page 1 Title......Page 4 Copyright......Page 5 Contents......Page 8 Preface to the first edition......Page 11 Preface to the second edition......Page 16 1 Perception......Page 32 2 Memory......Page 72 3 Consciousness......Page 92 4 Reason......Page 110 5 Testimony......Page 148 6 Inference and the extension of knowledge......Page 172 7 The architecture of knowledge......Page 200 8 The analysis of knowledge......Page 236 9 Scientific, moral, and religious knowledge......Page 274 10 Skepticism......Page 308 11 Conclusion......Page 346 Humanities Book Cover 1 Title 4 Copyright 5 Contents 8 Preface to the first edition 11 Preface to the second edition 16 1 Perception 32 2 Memory 72 3 Consciousness 92 4 Reason 110 5 Testimony 148 6 Inference and the extension of knowledge 172 7 The architecture of knowledge 200 8 The analysis of knowledge 236 9 Scientific, moral, and religious knowledge 274 10 Skepticism 308 11 Conclusion 346