{"product_id":"reading-epistemology-isbn-9781405127639","title":"Reading Epistemology","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDesigned for readers who have had little or no exposure to contemporary theory of knowledge, \u003ci\u003eReading Epistemology\u003c\/i\u003e brings together twelve important and influential writings on the subject.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ePresents twelve influential pieces of writing representing two contrasting views on each of six core topics in epistemology.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEach chapter contains an introduction to the topic, introductions to the authors, extensive commentaries on the texts, questions for debate and an annotated bibliography.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes writings from Robert Nozick, Ernest Sosa, Laurence BonJour, and Fred Dretske.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEncourages readers to engage with the texts and to think for themselves.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  Preface. \u003cp\u003eSources and Acknowledgements.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1. Defining Knowledge.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction to the Problem.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction to Pollock.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Gettier Problem: John L. Pollock.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommentary on Pollock.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction to Nozick.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConditions for Knowledge: Robert Nozick.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommentary on Nozick.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2. Justification and Truth.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction to the Problem.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction to Goldman.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat is Justified Belief?: Alvin I. Goldman.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommentary on Goldman.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction to Foley.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat’s Wrong with Reliabilism?: Richard Foley.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommentary on Foley.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3. Duties and Virtues.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction to the Problem.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction to Steup.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Defense of Internalism: Matthias Steup.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommentary on Steup.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction to Sosa.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReliabilism and Intellectual Virtue: Ernest Sosa.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommentary on Sosa.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4. Knowledge by Hearsay\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction to the Problem.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction to Fricker.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAgainst Gullibility: Elizabeth Fricker.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommentary on Fricker.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction to Burge.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContent Preservation: Tyler Burge.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommentary on Burge.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5. Foundations or Coherence?\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction to the Problem.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction to Alston.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTwo Types of Foundationalism: William P. Alston.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommentary on Alston.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction to BonJour.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Coherence Theory of Empirical Knowledge: Laurence BonJour.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommentary on BonJour.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6. Scepticism in Context.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction to the Problem.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction to Dretske.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Pragmatic Dimension of Knowledge: Fred Dretske.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommentary to Dretske.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction to Williams.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRealism and Scepticism: Michael Williams.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommentary to Williams.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEssay\/Examination Questions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther Reading.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex\u003c\/p\u003e  \"Sven Bernecker's book is an excellent one for students. The selected passages are very well chosen, and the commentaries are explanatory, acute, interesting and well informed. By not being over detailed or dogmatic, they will serve to stimulate critical thought, which is very much the book's aim.\" \u003ci\u003ePaul Snowdon,\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eUniversity College London\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Bernecker goes beyond the traditional anthology by combining well-chosen primary sources with carefully constructed commentary on each source … which not only help the reader make sense of complex arguments and theses, but which also place the primary sources in the context of the debates and controversies from which they arise. Anyone who teaches epistemology will want to take a close look at this text.\" \u003ci\u003eSaul Traiger, Occidental College\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eSven Bernecker\u003c\/b\u003e is Lecturer in Philosophy at the University of Manchester and Privatdozent for Philosophy at the University of Munich. He has written on epistemology, metaphysics and philosophy of mind and is co-editor with Fred Dretske of \u003ci\u003eKnowledge: Readings in Contemporary Epistemology\u003c\/i\u003e (2000).  Designed for readers who have had little or no exposure to contemporary theory of knowledge, \u003ci\u003eReading Epistemology\u003c\/i\u003e brings together twelve important and influential writings on the subject. Two contrasting views are presented on each of six core topics: the definition of knowledge, the relation between justification and truth, epistemic duties and virtues, testimonial knowledge, foundationalism versus coherentism, and scepticism and contextualism. Among the authors are Nozick, Ernest Sosa, Alvin Goldman, BonJour, Dretske, and Burge.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEach chapter contains an introduction to the topic, introductions to the authors, extensive commentaries on the texts, questions for debate and an annotated bibliography. The introductions and commentaries outline the philosophical train of thought, provide background information, and locate particular positions and arguments within the field. The interactive nature of the commentaries encourages readers to engage with the texts and to think for themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley-Blackwell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989916795109,"sku":"NP9781405127639","price":121.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781405127639.jpg?v=1761785898","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/reading-epistemology-isbn-9781405127639","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}