Evidence and Inquiry (Paperback)

Paperback. In this important new work, Haack develops an original theory of empirical evidence or justification, and argues its appropriateness to the goals of inquiry. In so doing, Haack provides detailed critical case studies of Lewis's foundationalism; Davidson's and Bonjour's coherentism; Popper's 'epistemology without a knowing subject'; Quine's naturalism; Goldman's reliabilism; and Rorty's, Stich's, and the Churchlands' recent obituaries of epistemology. aeo A distinguished author who advances a major new theory. aeo A provocative critical discussion of recent critiques of epistemology. aeo 'Pragmatista approach is experiencing a big revival in US. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.