Philosophy: epistemology & theory of knowledge
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Philosophy: epistemology & theory of knowledge
hardcover. What is knowledge? What is the value of knowledge? What can we know? This examines the subject in an unorthodox manner whilst covering the fundamentals of the theory of knowledge. It includes classic and contemporary pieces from philosophers ranging from Descartes, Russell to Richard Feldman, Edward Craig, Gilbert Harman and Roderick Chisholm. Editor(s): Pritchard, Duncan; Neta, Ram. Series: Arguing About Philosophy. Num Pages: 608 pages, black & white illustrations, figures. BIC Classification: HPK. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 178 x 254 x 36. Weight in Grams: 1224.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Routledge United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 608
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780415448383
- ISBN
- 9780415448383
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Condition: New
€ 174.13
€ 174.13
Paperback. A volume of essays which addresses the roles of truth and interpretation in the shaping of human thought. Editor(s): Wachterhauser, Brice R. Num Pages: 260 pages. BIC Classification: HPJ; HPK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 420.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Northwestern University Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810111189
- ISBN
- 9780810111189
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Condition: New
€ 33.63
€ 33.63
paperback. James Allen presents an original and penetrating investigation of the notion of inference from signs, which played a central role in ancient philosophical and scientific method. Allen masters a broad range of ancient texts, discussing Aristotle, the Sceptics, the Stoics, and the Epicureans, to provide the first comprehensive treatment of his topic. Num Pages: 292 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HPCA; HPK; HPL; PDA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 141 x 12. Weight in Grams: 388. Good clean copy with minor shelfwear, remains very good
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press, USA
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- SKU
- KSG0032722
- ISBN
- 9780199550494
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Condition: Used, Very Good
paperback. The Socratic, or dialog, form is central to the history of philosophy and has been the disciplinea s canonical genre ever since. Paul Feyerabenda s Three Dialogues on Knowledge resurrects the form to provide an astonishingly flexible and invigorating analysis of epistemological, ethical and metaphysical problems. Num Pages: 170 pages, 0. BIC Classification: HPJ; HPK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 164 x 11. Weight in Grams: 266. Good clean copy with minor shelfwear, remains very good
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1991
- Publisher
- Blackwell Publishers
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- SKU
- KSG0032726
- ISBN
- 9780631179184
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Condition: Used, Very Good
paperback. Scientific naturalism, or scientism, is the theory that science has all the answers. This book argues that not all philosophical explanations can be reduced to scientific ones. Refuting support for scientism, it suggests that reliabilist and causal theories of epistemic justification are unsound. Num Pages: 240 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: HPK; PDA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 16. Weight in Grams: 336. Good clean copy with minor shelfwear, remains very good
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Open Court
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- SKU
- KSG0032768
- ISBN
- 9780812693805
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Condition: Used, Very Good
paperback. Presents an interdisciplinary reference work suitable for students and researchers concerned with the nature of knowledge. This book consists of 42 alphabetically arranged entries on key concepts at the intersection of philosophy and sociology - what used to be called "sociology of knowledge" but is now increasingly called "social epistemology". Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: HPK; JHBA; PDA. Category: (UF) Further/Higher Education. Dimension: 211 x 147 x 17. Weight in Grams: 316. Good clean copy with minor shelfwear, remains very good
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- SKU
- KSG0032779
- ISBN
- 9781844650989
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Condition: Used, Very Good
Hardback. This collection of original essays aims to inquire into the diversity of Generality. Through case studies taken from the history of mathematics, physics and the life sciences, the book provides evidence of different ways of understanding the general in various contexts. Editor(s): Chemla, Karine; Chorlay, Renaud; Rabouin, David. Series: Oxford Handbooks. Num Pages: 528 pages, 37. BIC Classification: HPK; PBB; PDA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 247 x 191 x 36. Weight in Grams: 1084.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 528
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780198777267
- ISBN
- 9780198777267
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Condition: New
€ 206.27
€ 206.27
Rethinking Intuition: The Psychology of Intuition and its Role in Phil...
. Ed(S): Depaul, Michael R.; Ramsey, William
hardcover. Ancients and moderns alike have constructed arguments and assessed theories on the basis of common sense and intuitive judgements. This collection of essays covers how psychological research seems to pose serious challenges to traditional intuition-driven philosophical enquiry. Editor(s): DePaul, Michael R.; Ramsey, William. Series: Studies in Epistemology and Cognitive Theory S. Num Pages: 352 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: HPK; JMR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 238 x 151 x 24. Weight in Grams: 631.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780847687954
- ISBN
- 9780847687954
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 220.55
€ 220.55
Paperback. The book collects previously published articles on fatalism and the relationship between divine foreknolwedge and human freedom and includes a substantial introductory essay and bibliography. Editor(s): Fischer, John Martin; Todd, Patrick. Num Pages: 416 pages, 5 illustrations. BIC Classification: HPJ; HPK; HPQ; HRAB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 159 x 248 x 27. Weight in Grams: 548.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199942411
- ISBN
- 9780199942411
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Condition: New
€ 70.46
€ 70.46
Hardback. Editor(s): Giri, Ananta Kumar; Clammer, John. Series: Key Issues in Modern Sociology. Num Pages: 380 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HPK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 161 x 231 x 31. Weight in Grams: 712.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Anthem Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 380
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780857285126
- ISBN
- 9780857285126
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 156.99
€ 156.99
Paperback. This is the definitive guide to what's going on in philosophy. Distinguished scholars contribute incisive and up-to-date critical surveys of the principal areas: moral philosophy, social and political philosophy, philosophy of mind and action, philosophy of language, metaphysics, epistemology, and philosophy of the sciences. Editor(s): Jackson, Frank; Smith, Michael. Series: Oxford Handbooks in Philosophy. Num Pages: 918 pages, black & white illustrations, figures. BIC Classification: HPCF; HPJ; HPK; PDA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 245 x 171 x 46. Weight in Grams: 1554.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 918
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199234769
- ISBN
- 9780199234769
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Condition: New
€ 67.68
€ 67.68
Gendered Agents: Women and Institutional Knowledge (A Boundary 2 Book)
. Ed(S): Mariniello, Silvestria; Bove, Paul A...
paperback. Editor(s): Mariniello, Silvestria; Bove, Paul A. Series: A Boundary 2 Book. Num Pages: 440 pages, 3 figures. BIC Classification: HPK; JFFK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 152 x 229 x 32. Weight in Grams: 762.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Duke University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 440
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780822321965
- ISBN
- 9780822321965
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Condition: New
€ 42.99€ 37.31
€ 42.99
€ 37.31
Setting the stage with a selection of readings from important 19th century philosophers, this title on truth puts in conversation some of the main philosophical figures from the 20th century in pragmatist traditions. It focuses on the value or normativity of truth through exposing the dialogues between different schools of thought. Editor(s): Medina, Jose; Wood, David. Series: Blackwell Readings in Continental Philosophy. Num Pages: 392 pages, 0. BIC Classification: HPK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 252 x 174 x 34. Weight in Grams: 816.
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 392
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405115490
- ISBN
- 9781405115490
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Condition: New
€ 173.65
€ 173.65
The Law of Non-contradiction. New Philosophical Essays.
. Ed(S): Priest, Graham; Beall, J.C.; Armour-...
Paperback. Investigates the 'law', considering arguments for and against it and discussing methodological issues that arise whenever we question the legitimacy of logical principles. This volume presents a debate about the Law of Non-Contradiction, from discussions as to how the law is to be understood, to reasons for accepting or re-thinking the law. Editor(s): Priest, Graham; Beall, J.C.; Armour-Garb, Bradley. Num Pages: 400 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: CFA; HPK; HPL; PBCD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 160 x 24. Weight in Grams: 646.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 400
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199204199
- ISBN
- 9780199204199
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Condition: New
€ 89.56
€ 89.56
Paperback. This is a collection of papers on action theory, very broadly conceived. It contains cutting-edge work by some of the most important contributors in the field. . Editor(s): Sosa, Ernest; Villanueva, Enrique. Series: Philosophical Issues: A Supplement to Nous. Num Pages: 300 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: HPK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 227 x 153 x 22. Weight in Grams: 628.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 300
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781118545324
- ISBN
- 9781118545324
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Condition: New
€ 62.26
€ 62.26
Paperback. Papers by leading figures on metaphysical issues pertaining to epistemology. Topics treated include the metaphysics of perception and of experience, disjunctivism, content externalism, epistemic abilities, the lottery paradox, the epistemology of consciousness, the metaphysics of knowledge as a state, and the ontology of reasons. Editor(s): Sosa, Ernest; Villanueva, Enrique. Series: Philosophical Issues: A Supplement to Nous. Num Pages: 300 pages. BIC Classification: HPJ; HPK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 394.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 300
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405182249
- ISBN
- 9781405182249
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Condition: New
€ 71.35
€ 71.35
Hardcover. In a contribution to the theory of perception, A.D. Smith presents a truly original defence of direct realism - the view that in perception we are directly aware of things in the physical world. Num Pages: 336 pages, 1 line drawing. BIC Classification: HPK; JMRP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 169 x 28. Weight in Grams: 642.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Edition
- 1st
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674008410
- ISBN
- 9780674008410
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 96.69€ 86.00
€ 96.69
€ 86.00
Paperback. Leading philosopher's guide to the ideas that will shape the 21st century. Num Pages: 624 pages. BIC Classification: HPK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 36. Weight in Grams: 458.
- Publisher
- Phoenix
- Number of pages
- 624
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780753826188
- ISBN
- 9780753826188
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Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.49
€ 17.99
€ 13.49
Hardback. Addresses various questions in epistemology and the philosophy of science, examining the nature of inductive reasoning. This work begins by considering Hume's formulation of the problem of induction and then explores the inferences on our beliefs in factual matters. It also defines the three kinds of probability that inform inductive reasoning. Series: Columbia Classics in Philosophy. Num Pages: 172 pages. BIC Classification: HPK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 210 x 140 x 13. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Edition
- Columbia Classics edition
- Number of pages
- 172
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231132749
- ISBN
- 9780231132749
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 144.87
€ 144.87
Paperback. The third edition of this text is ideal for introductory courses in epistemology. Assuming little or no philosophical knowledge, it guides beginning students through the landmarks in epistemology, covering historically important topics as well as current issues and debates. Num Pages: 208 pages, 2. BIC Classification: HPK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 153 x 16. Weight in Grams: 300.
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 208
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Edition
- 3rd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405100120
- ISBN
- 9781405100120
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 54.81
€ 54.81