{"title":"Nicholas D. Smith","description":"\u003cp\u003eNicholas D. Smith is a respected author and scholar, known for his insightful contributions to the fields of philosophy and psychology. With a keen ability to delve into complex ideas and present them in an engaging and accessible manner, Smith invites readers on a journey of intellectual discovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his acclaimed works is the book titled \u003cem\u003eKnowledge\u003c\/em\u003e, where Smith explores the depths of epistemology, questioning the very nature of understanding and intelligence. His writings are not only for the academic mind; they appeal to anyone with a curiosity about how we perceive the world and ourselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSmith's collection is perfect for those who seek to enrich their knowledge and expand their perspective on philosophical and psychological concepts. His engaging approach ensures that profound ideas are not just comprehended but appreciated.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"knowledge-by-ian-evans-9780745650531","title":"Knowledge","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroductions to the theory of knowledge are plentiful, but none introduce students to the most recent debates that exercise contemporary philosophers. Ian Evans and Nicholas D. Smith aim to change that. Their book guides the reader through the standard theories of knowledge while simultaneously using these as a springboard to introduce current debates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach chapter concludes with a \"Current Trends\" section pointing the reader to the best literature dominating current philosophical discussion. These include the puzzle of reasonable disagreement, the so-called \"problem of easy knowledge,\" the intellectual virtues, and new theories in the philosophy of language relating to knowledge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChapters include discussions of scepticism, the truth condition, belief and acceptance, justification, internalism versus externalism, epistemic evaluation, and epistemic contextualism. Evans and Smith do not merely offer a review of existing theories and debates; they also offer a novel theory that takes seriously the claim that knowledge is not unique to humans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSurveying current scientific literature in animal ethology, they discover surprising sophistication and diversity in non-human cognition. In their final analysis, the authors provide a unified account of knowledge that manages to respect and explain this diversity. They argue that animals know when they make appropriate use of the cognitive processes available to animals of that kind, in environments within which those processes are veridically well-adapted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKnowledge\u003c\/i\u003e is a lively and accessible volume, ideal for undergraduate and post-graduate students. It is also set to spark debate among scholars for its novel approaches to traditional topics and its thoroughgoing commitment to naturalism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000664965356,"sku":"9780745650531","price":37.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/12862443482453.jpg?v=1763294850"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/nicholas-d-smith.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}