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Problems of Knowledge
Michael Williams
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Description for Problems of Knowledge
Paperback. In this original introduction to epistemology, Michael Williams explains and criticizes traditional philosophical theories of the nature, limits, methods, possibility, and value of knowing. All the main contemporary perspectives are explored and questioned, and the author's own theories are put forward. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: HPK. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 231 x 157 x 17. Weight in Grams: 442.
What is epistemology or 'the theory of knowledge'? What is it really about? Why does it matter? What makes theorising about knowledge 'philosophical'? Why do some philosophers argue that epistemology - perhaps even philosophy itself - is dead? In this exciting and original introduction, Michael Williams shows how epistemological theorizing is sensitive to a range of questions about the nature, limits, methods, and value of knowing. He pays special attention to the challenge of philosophical scepticism: does our 'knowledge' rest on brute assumptions? Does the rational outlook undermine itself? Williams explains and criticises ... Read more
What is epistemology or 'the theory of knowledge'? What is it really about? Why does it matter? What makes theorising about knowledge 'philosophical'? Why do some philosophers argue that epistemology - perhaps even philosophy itself - is dead? In this exciting and original introduction, Michael Williams shows how epistemological theorizing is sensitive to a range of questions about the nature, limits, methods, and value of knowing. He pays special attention to the challenge of philosophical scepticism: does our 'knowledge' rest on brute assumptions? Does the rational outlook undermine itself? Williams explains and criticises ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Oxford University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
288
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Condition
New
Weight
439g
Number of Pages
288
Place of Publication
Oxford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780192892560
SKU
V9780192892560
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About Michael Williams
Michael Williams is Professor of Philosophy at Johns Hopkins University. He has previously held positions at Yale, the University of Maryland, and Northwestern.
Reviews for Problems of Knowledge
Review in Italian appeared in Iride September 03. A masterly introduction to epistemology and an original contribution, this book succeeds on both levels. Those who know Michael Williams's earlier work will not be surprised by the rich texture of his writing and by how well it conveys the history and geography of the land of epistemology, while staking out a ... Read more