Contemporary Debates in Epistemology (Contemporary Debates in Philosophy)

Authors:Matthias Steup, Ernest Sosa
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Keywords: contemporary, debates, philosophy, epistemology
Number of Pages: 360
Published: 2005-02-11
List price: $41.95
ISBN-10: 1405107391
ISBN-13: 9781405107396

Book Description:

Eleven pairs of newly commissioned essays face off on opposite sides of fundamental problems in current theories of knowledge.
  • Brings together fresh debates on eleven of the most controversial issues in epistemology.
  • Questions addressed include: Is knowledge contextual? Can skepticism be refuted? Can beliefs be justified through coherence alone? Is justified belief responsible belief?
  • Lively debate format sharply defines the issues, and paves the way for further discussion.
  • Will serve as an accessible introduction to the major topics in contemporary epistemology, whilst also capturing the imagination of professional philosophers.

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