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Oxford Handbook Of Skepticism
John . Ed(S): Greco
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Paperback. The Oxford Handbook of Skepticism features twenty-six newly commissioned chapters by top figures in the field. It explains important kinds of skeptical reasoning, examines the responses to skeptical arguments, and delves into the important contemporary issues revolving around skepticism. Editor(s): Greco, John. Series: Oxford Handbooks. Num Pages: 624 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HPCD; HPCF; HPK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 244 x 170 x 33. Weight in Grams: 998.
In the history of philosophical thought, few themes loom as large as skepticism. Skepticism has been the most visible and important part of debates about knowledge. Skepticism at its most basic questions our cognitive achievements, challenges our ability to obtain reliable knowledge; casting doubt on our attempts to seek and understand the truth about everything from ethics, to other minds, religious belief, and even the underlying structure of matter and reality. Since Descartes, the defense of knowledge against skepticism has been one of the primary tasks not just of epistemology but philosophy itself. The Oxford Handbook of Skepticism features ... Read more
In the history of philosophical thought, few themes loom as large as skepticism. Skepticism has been the most visible and important part of debates about knowledge. Skepticism at its most basic questions our cognitive achievements, challenges our ability to obtain reliable knowledge; casting doubt on our attempts to seek and understand the truth about everything from ethics, to other minds, religious belief, and even the underlying structure of matter and reality. Since Descartes, the defense of knowledge against skepticism has been one of the primary tasks not just of epistemology but philosophy itself. The Oxford Handbook of Skepticism features ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Oxford University Press Inc United States
Number of pages
624
Condition
New
Series
Oxford Handbooks
Number of Pages
624
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780199836802
SKU
V9780199836802
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About John . Ed(S): Greco
John Greco is Professor and Leonard and Elizabeth Eslick Chair in Philosophy, Saint Louis University
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