The Value of Knowledge and the Pursuit of Understanding (Cambridge Studies in Philosophy)

Kvanvig, Jonathan L.

ISBN 10: 0521037867 / ISBN 13: 9780521037860

Published by Cambridge University Press, 2007

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Value of Knowledge and the Pursuit of Understanding (Cambridge Studies in Philosophy)
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication Date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521037867
• ISBN 13: 9780521037860
• Binding: paperback
• Condition: New
• Weight: 12 ounces

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Synopsis

Jonathan Kvanvig argues that epistemology cannot ignore the question of the value of knowledge. He questions one of the most fundamental assumptions in epistemology--that knowledge is always more valuable than the value of its parts. Using Plato's Meno as a starting point, Kvanvig tackles the different arguments about the value of knowledge and comes to the conclusion that it is less valuable than generally assumed. The book will appeal to students and professional philosophers in epistemology.

Book Description

Jonathan Kvanvig argues that epistemology cannot ignore the question of the value of knowledge. He also questions one of the most fundamental assumptions in epistemology, namely that knowledge is always more valuable than the value of its subparts.Taking Platos' Meno as a starting point of his discussion, Kvanvig tackles the different arguments about the value of knowledge and comes to the conclusion that knowledge is less valuable than generally assumed. Clearly written and well argued, the book will appeal to students and professionals in epistemology.