Knowledge and Reality: Classic and Contemporary Readings

Cahn, Steven M.; Eckert, Maureen; Buckley Ph.D., Robert

ISBN 10: 0130424013 / ISBN 13: 9780130424013

Published by Pearson, 2003

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Binding tight.Cover clean.Minor wear to page edges and corners. Paperback. Marking and underlining throughout.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Knowledge and Reality: Classic and Contemporary Readings
• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication Date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0130424013
• ISBN 13: 9780130424013
• Binding: paperback
• Condition: Good
• Weight: 23 ounces
• Seller catalogs:
  • MPOccult::Metaphysics

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Synopsis

A handy collection of readings regarding the philosophical areas of Epistemology and Metaphysics that includes both historical and contemporary works, this book gives the reader a sense of how philosophical issues have evolved over time. Forty-eight selections from over 30 philosophers past and present deal with topics such as a priori knowledge, skepticism, foundationalism versus coherentism, universals, identity and change, causation, and the relationship between perception and the external world. An accessibly slim volume of some the most interesting works from philosophers past and present, this book should appeal to readers who are interested in the philosophical areas of metaphysics and epistemology.

From the Back Cover

Knowledge and Reality Classic and Contemporary Readings is a handy collection of readings in epistemology and metaphysics that is unique in showcasing both historical and contemporary debates. Issues that receive in-depth treatment include the problem of a priori knowledge, skepticism, foundationalism versus coherentism, universals, identity and change, causation, and the relationship between perception and the external world. Covering both historical classics and cutting-edge works, this reader allows students to see how problems have evolved over time and groups some of the most fascinating writings in epistemology and metaphysics.

Special Features of Knowledge and Reality:

• Metaphysics and epistemology in one volume—Two interrelated subject areas usually treated separately by most texts.
• Historical classics and cutting-edge works—selections from over 30 philosophers, past and present.
• In-depth study of issues—A priori knowledge, skepticism, foundationalism versus coherentism, universals, identity and change, causation, and the relationship between perception and the external world.