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What is Epistemology?

By Stephen Hetherington
Series: What is Philosophy?
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What is Epistemology? by Stephen Hetherington delves into the exploration of knowledge, questioning the nature, origin, and limits of understanding. It presents a concise and engaging investigation into how we come to know what we know, addressing key philosophical questions and challenges within the field of epistemology. This thought-provoking book offers readers an insightful journey into understanding the foundational aspects of human knowledge.
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You might enjoy this book if you're curious about the nature and scope of knowledge and how we come to understand the world around us. This engaging exploration of epistemology dives into questions of truth, belief, and justification, making it an intriguing read for those interested in philosophy and the foundations of human thought.

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What is Epistemology?

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Epistemology is the philosophical study of knowledge. Epistemologists seek to understand knowledge’s nature and availability. What is knowledge? There are competing theories. Can we really have knowledge? Challenges abound.

In this lively book, Stephen Hetherington introduces us to epistemological theorizing. He builds a theory and tests it, refines it, and challenges it again. He explores such topics as evidence, truth and belief, different kinds of knowledge, and knowledge’s value, as well as sceptical views concerning knowledge of the physical world, one’s own mind and memory, and rational limits for observation and reason.

This epistemological theorizing is then applied to some of life’s most pressing issues, such as how to live and how to understand ourselves and others.

What is Epistemology? is a practical and student-friendly guide to one of the most dynamic areas of philosophy. It will be the go-to introductory epistemology text.

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What is Epistemology? by Stephen Hetherington is praised for being an accessible and engaging introduction to the philosophy of knowledge. It not only offers a clear overview of contemporary epistemological issues but also encourages readers to explore and develop their own understanding of the topic. Reviewers appreciate its ability to make the subject relatable and its potential impact on readers' lives.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781509529513

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 12 April 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Polity Press

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 215g

Pages: 200

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Non-Fiction Philosophy & Psychology Philosophy & Stoicism Series: What is Philosophy? Stephen Hetherington

About the Author

Stephen Hetherington is Professor of Philosophy at the University of New South Wales

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