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Historical Dictionary of Epistemology
Ralph Baergen
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Description for Historical Dictionary of Epistemology
Hardback. Series: Historical Dictionaries of Religions, Philosophies, and Movements Series. Num Pages: 312 pages. BIC Classification: GBC; HPK. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 220 x 170 x 23. Weight in Grams: 517.
Epistemology is the branch of philosophy that investigates our beliefs, evidence, and claims of knowledge. It is one of the core areas of philosophy, and is relevant to an astonishingly broad range of issues and situations. Epistemological issues arise whenever we recognize that there is a fact of the matter, but we do not know what it is, when we wonder about the future (or the past or distant places), when we seek answers in the sciences, and even in our entertainment (e.g., murder mysteries and comedies of misunderstanding). The Historical Dictionary of Epistemology provides an overview of this ... Read more
Epistemology is the branch of philosophy that investigates our beliefs, evidence, and claims of knowledge. It is one of the core areas of philosophy, and is relevant to an astonishingly broad range of issues and situations. Epistemological issues arise whenever we recognize that there is a fact of the matter, but we do not know what it is, when we wonder about the future (or the past or distant places), when we seek answers in the sciences, and even in our entertainment (e.g., murder mysteries and comedies of misunderstanding). The Historical Dictionary of Epistemology provides an overview of this ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
312
Condition
New
Series
Historical Dictionaries of Religions, Philosophies, and Movements Series
Number of Pages
312
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD, United States
ISBN
9780810855182
SKU
V9780810855182
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About Ralph Baergen
Ralph Baergen is Professor of Philosophy at Idaho State University.
Reviews for Historical Dictionary of Epistemology
The writing is clear enough for undergraduates yet goes into sufficient depth for more expert readers. Recommended.
CHOICE, Vol. 44, No. 6 (February 2007)
A useful reference work for both students and scholars of philosophy.
American Reference Books Annual, vol. 38 (2007)
This is a useful contribution to both the series and the field....A good clear ... Read more
CHOICE, Vol. 44, No. 6 (February 2007)
A useful reference work for both students and scholars of philosophy.
American Reference Books Annual, vol. 38 (2007)
This is a useful contribution to both the series and the field....A good clear ... Read more