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Defense of the Given
Evan M. Fales
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Paperback. What is the connection between experience and knowledge? In this study, Evan Fales defends the contested idea that sense experience can be used to justify basic beliefs. He argues that basic beliefs are often only probable, rather than infallible. Series: Studies in Epistemology and Cognitive Theory S. Num Pages: 208 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: HPJ; HPK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 149 x 14. Weight in Grams: 345.
What is the connection between experience and knowledge? Evan Fales defends the contested idea that sense experience can be used to justify basic beliefs. He explores what it is for a belief to be self-evident and examines implications for his argument of Gestalt psychology and visual phenomena and illusions. Fales diverges from classical foundationalism, however, arguing that basic beliefs are often only probable, rather than infallible. A Defense of the Given is an important work not only for epistemologists but for all philosophers interested in how we can justify our beliefs.
What is the connection between experience and knowledge? Evan Fales defends the contested idea that sense experience can be used to justify basic beliefs. He explores what it is for a belief to be self-evident and examines implications for his argument of Gestalt psychology and visual phenomena and illusions. Fales diverges from classical foundationalism, however, arguing that basic beliefs are often only probable, rather than infallible. A Defense of the Given is an important work not only for epistemologists but for all philosophers interested in how we can justify our beliefs.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield United States
Number of pages
208
Condition
New
Series
Studies in Epistemology and Cognitive Theory S.
Number of Pages
208
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD, United States
ISBN
9780847683062
SKU
V9780847683062
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About Evan M. Fales
Evan M. Fales is Associate Professor of Philosophy at the University of Iowa, the author of Causation and Universals, and the co-editor of Genes and Human Self-Knowledge.
Reviews for Defense of the Given
Evan Fales deserves our gratitude for his carefully argued and moderate attempt to show that a theory of what is 'given' to observation can be constructed.
David Armstrong, The University of Sydney Fales carries out a vigorous defense of a sophisticated and powerful doctrine of the given. The book deserves careful consideration by all those concerned with perception and ... Read more
David Armstrong, The University of Sydney Fales carries out a vigorous defense of a sophisticated and powerful doctrine of the given. The book deserves careful consideration by all those concerned with perception and ... Read more