Can We Know Anything?

Language: English

Published by Routledge Sep 2023, 2023

0367208873 / 9780367208875

Series: Book 11 of 17 - Little Debates about Big Questions

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This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -In this book, Michael Huemer and Bryan Frances debate whether - and how - we can gain knowledge of the world outside of our own minds. Starting with opening statements, the debate moves through two rounds of replies.Frances argues that we lack knowledge because, for example, we cannot rule out the possibility that we are brains in vats being artificially stimulated in such a way as to create an illusion of living in the real world. Huemer disagrees that we need evidence against such possibilities in order to gain knowledge of the external world, maintaining instead that we are entitled to presume that things are as they appear unless and until we acquire specific grounds for thinking otherwise. The authors go on to discuss how one should think about controversial issues wherein the experts persistently disagree. Frances argues that we should generally withhold judgment about such issues or at least greatly reduce our confidence. Huemer agrees that people are often overconfident about controversial issues but tries to carve out exceptions wherein one can rationally hold on to controversial views.Accessible whilst also detailed and substantial, this thoughtful debate is suitable for readers at all levels, from those encountering the topic for the first time through those who aredeeply familiar with the issues.Key Features:Showcases arguments from two leading philosophers in standard form and in clear languagePresents definitions in an easily accessible formSummary boxes recap key argumentsIncludes an annotated bibliography and glossary of all specialized vocabulary 224 pp. Englisch.…

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Title
Can We Know Anything?
Author
Bryan Frances
Publisher
Routledge Sep 2023
Publication year
2023
Condition
Neu
Binding
Taschenbuch
Language
English
ISBN 10
0367208873
ISBN 13
9780367208875
Item weight
288 grams
Dimensions
216x140x12 mm
Series
Book 11 of 17: Little Debates about Big Questions

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