Designed for readers who have had little or no exposure to contemporary theory of knowledge,
Reading Epistemology brings together twelve important and influential writings on the subject.
- Presents twelve influential pieces of writing representing two contrasting views on each of six core topics in epistemology.
- Each chapter contains an introduction to the topic, introductions to the authors, extensive commentaries on the texts, questions for debate and an annotated bibliography.
- Includes writings from Robert Nozick, Ernest Sosa, Laurence BonJour, and Fred Dretske.
- Encourages readers to engage with the texts and to think for themselves.
Preface.
Sources and Acknowledgements.
Introduction.
1. Defining Knowledge.
Introduction to the Problem.
Introduction to Pollock.
The Gettier Problem: John L. Pollock.
Commentary on Pollock.
Introduction to Nozick.
Conditions for Knowledge: Robert Nozick.
Commentary on Nozick.
2. Justification and Truth.
Introduction to the Problem.
Introduction to Goldman.
What is Justified Belief?: Alvin I. Goldman.
Commentary on Goldman.
Introduction to Foley.
What’s Wrong with Reliabilism?: Richard Foley.
Commentary on Foley.
3. Duties and Virtues.
Introduction to the Problem.
Introduction to Steup.
A Defense of Internalism: Matthias Steup.
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