Contemporary Theories of Knowledge
2nd Edition
Published on 25. March 1999
Book
Hardback
288 pages
978-0-8476-8936-1 (ISBN)
Description
This exciting new edition of the classic Contemporary Theories of Knowledge has been significantly updated to include analyses of the recent literature in epistemology. In addition, a new case is made for the strong connection between epistemology and artificial intelligence, as Pollock and Cruz argue that a necessary condition for the correctness of any epistemological theory is that it be possible to build an implemented artificial intelligence system on the basis of it. Like the first edition, Contemporary Theories of Knowledge, Second Edition is an excellent teaching tool, introducing the reader to the fundamental issues and approaches in the field of epistemology.
Reviews / Votes
"This is a stimulating book which everyone interested in the subject should read." Philosophy and Phenomenological Research A thorough and accurate survey of the present state of the subject, [Pollock's] book is also an original contribution of first importance. I know of no better introduction to contemporary theories of knowledge. -- Roderick M. Chisholm, Brown University A fine introduction to the field and to Pollock's own thought. -- Ernest Sosa, Brown University An excellent recent survey of the present-day epistemologies of secular philosophy... We can learn much ... from the thoroughness and rigor of Pollock's argument." Westminster Theological Journal The book can be read with great profit not only by advanced philosophy students, but by all professional philosophers. The British Journal For The Philosophy Of ScienceMore details
Series
Edition
2nd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Lanham, MD
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
bibliography, index
Dimensions
Height: 236 mm
Width: 156 mm
Thickness: 21 mm
Weight
549 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8476-8936-1 (9780847689361)
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John L. Pollock | Joseph Cruz
Contemporary Theories of Knowledge
E-Book
03/1999
2nd Edition
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
€44.99
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John L. Pollock | Joseph Cruz
Contemporary Theories of Knowledge
E-Book
03/1999
2nd Edition
Bloomsbury eBooks US
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Previous edition
John L. Pollock
Contemporary Theories of Knowledge
Book
12/1986
Rowman & Littlefield
€80.66
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Persons
John L. Pollock is professor of philosophy at the University of Arizona. Joseph Cruz is assistant professor of philosophy and cognitive science at Hampshire College in Amherst, Massachusetts.
Content
Chapter 1 Preface Chapter 2 The Problems of Knowledge Chapter 3 Foundations Theories Chapter 4 Coherence Theories Chapter 5 Externalism Chapter 6 Epistemic Norms Chapter 7 Epistemology and Rationality Chapter 8 Direct Realism Chapter 9 Bibliography Chapter 10 Index Chapter 11 About the Authors