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9780130424013
Knowledge and Reality Classic and Contemporary Readings is a handy collection of readings in epistemology and metaphysics that is unique in showcasing both historical and contemporary debates. Issues that receive in-depth treatment include the problem of a priori knowledge, skepticism, foundationalism versus coherentism, universals, identity and change, causation, and the relationship between perception and the external world. Covering both historical classics and cutting-edge works, this reader allows students to see how problems have evolved over time and groups some of the most fascinating writings in epistemology and metaphysics. Special Features of Knowledge and Reality: Metaphysics and epistemology in one volumeTwo interrelated subject areas usually treated separately by most texts. Historical classics and cutting-edge worksselections from over 30 philosophers, past and present. In-depth study of issuesA priori knowledge, skepticism, foundationalism versus coherentism, universals, identity and change, causation, and the relationship between perception and the external world.Cahn, Steven M. is the author of 'Knowledge and Reality Classic and Contemporary Readings', published 2003 under ISBN 9780130424013 and ISBN 0130424013.
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