Arguing about Knowledge, Vol. 1

Puffs to follow Arguing About Knowledge is a fresh and engaging introduction to the core questions in the theory of knowledge. This comprehensive and imaginative selection of readings examines the subject in an unorthodox and entertaining manner whilst covering the fundamentals of epistemology. It includes classic and contemporary pieces from the most influential philosophers from Descartes, Russell, Quine and G.E. Moore to Richard Feldman, Edward Craig, Gilbert Harman and Roderick Chisholm. In addition students will find fascinating alternative pieces from literary and popular work such as Lewis Caroll, and Jorges Luis Borges. The volume breaks down the subject into ten key questions, helping the new student to quickly get to grips with the central issues in epistemology, including: What is knowledge? What is the value of knowledge? What evidence do we have? What are the sources of knowledge? What can we know? Each article selected is clear, interesting and free from unnecessary jargon. The editors provide lucid introductions to each section in which they give an overview of the debate and outline the arguments of the papers. Arguing About Knowledge is an inventive and stimulating reader for students new to the theory of knowledge.Pritchard, Duncan is the author of 'Arguing about Knowledge, Vol. 1' with ISBN 9780415448383 and ISBN 0415448387.