Description
The Theory of Knowledge: A Thematic Introduction explains contemporary epistemology with rich illustrations and examples. It covers major topics including the nature of belief, theories of truth, epistemic justification, the Gettier problem, skepticism, and epistemic rationality.
Key Features:
- Highlights contemporary debates in epistemology
- Connects traditional epistemological questions with cognitive science, history of science, sociology of knowledge, and cross-cultural studies
- Defends broad explanationism regarding epistemological method
- Includes a glossary of epistemological terms and suggestions for further reading
- Accessible to beginning students and general readers interested in philosophy