Knowledge and Reality: Classic and Contemporary Readings - Couverture souple

Cahn, Steven M.; Eckert, Maureen; Buckley, Robert

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0130424013 ISBN 13 : 9780130424013

Editeur : Pearson, 2004

Synopsis

For introductory, intermediate, and advanced courses in epistemology and metaphysics.

Collection of readings in epistemology and metaphysics that showcased both historical and contemporary debates. Issues covered include the problem of a priori knowledge, skepticism, foundationalism versus coherentism, universals, identity and change, causation, and the relationship between perception and the external world.

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Knowledge and Reality Classic and Contemporary Readings is a handy collection of readings in epistemology and metaphysics that is unique in showcasing both historical and contemporary debates. Issues that receive in-depth treatment include the problem of a priori knowledge, skepticism, foundationalism versus coherentism, universals, identity and change, causation, and the relationship between perception and the external world. Covering both historical classics and cutting-edge works, this reader allows students to see how problems have evolved over time and groups some of the most fascinating writings in epistemology and metaphysics.

Special Features of Knowledge and Reality:

• Metaphysics and epistemology in one volume―Two interrelated subject areas usually treated separately by most texts.
• Historical classics and cutting-edge works―selections from over 30 philosophers, past and present.
• In-depth study of issues―A priori knowledge, skepticism, foundationalism versus coherentism, universals, identity and change, causation, and the relationship between perception and the external world.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Pearson
• Date d'édition: 2004
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0130424013
• ISBN 13: 9780130424013
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 464
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: Riccardo Bacigalupo; riccardo.bacigalupo@sanoma.it; ; Sanoma Italia Via Arconati, 1 �; Milano; 20135; Italie