An Introduction to the Theory of Knowledge (Cambridge Introductions to Philosophy) - Softcover

Lemos, Noah

Softcover

ISBN 10: 110872440X ISBN 13: 9781108724401

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2020

Synopsis

Now revised and containing three new chapters, this book provides a clear and accessible introduction to epistemology, or the theory of knowledge. It discusses some of the main theories of justification, including foundationalism, coherentism, reliabilism, and virtue epistemology. Other topics include the Gettier problem, internalism and externalism, skepticism, the problem of epistemic circularity, a priori knowledge, naturalized epistemology, and the epistemic significance of testimony and disagreement. Intended primarily for students taking their first classes in epistemology, this lucid and well-written text will provide an excellent introduction to anyone interested in knowing more about this important area of philosophy.

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About the Author

Noah Lemos is the Leslie and Naomi Legum Distinguished Professor of Philosophy at the College of William and Mary, Virginia. He is the author of Intrinsic Value (Cambridge, 1994) and Common Sense (Cambridge, 2004), and is co-editor of The Journal of Ethics.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 110872440X
• ISBN 13: 9781108724401
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 292