Contemporary Debates in Epistemology

Book Overview

The perfect introduction to contemporary epistemology, completely overhauled for its third edition In Contemporary Debates in Epistemology, pairs of specially commissioned essays defend opposing views on some of today's most compelling epistemological issues and problems. Offering a unique blend of accessibility and originality, this timely volume brings together fresh debates on hotly contested issues to provide readers with the opportunity to engage...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1119755441
• ISBN13: 9781119755449
• Release Date: April 2024
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
• Length: 384 Pages

Customer Reviews

The Currents in Analytic Epistemology

This book will definitely give one a good idea as to what the current debates in contemporary analytic epistemology are. Basic introductions to the topics debated are not always given, so it might be best to pair this book with a text that provides basic information about the major topics and themes in epistemology. Some of the pairings in this book are fantastic (I particularly enjoyed BonJour and Devitt discussing a priori justificaiton). Others are less than ideal, but still interesting. The structure of the book: Two philosophers write on a common topic. Each will write an essay of around ten pages. Most of the time, the philosopher will address the essay to her or his opponent. In some cases, the two essays will be followed by one or more replies.

Brilliant thinkers tinkering with thought.

This book is loaded with erudite arguments that are best suited for upper-graduate, graduate and academics. "Contemporary Debates" is just that, various authors debating each other textually. The contemporary problems that the authors address are at the forefront of discussion in epistemology today, ie. a priori knowledge, theories of justification, etc. Those that specialize in the theory of knowledge, philosophy and epistemic justification will want this text. Those, such as myself, who study epistemology in relationship to theology will be disappointed. There is no consideration of how epistemology influences or affects contemporary theology. None. This is a short-coming that should have been included. This is a deep, thick and academic read. Not recommended for general readers. But, for those dedicated, very dedicated, to the secular aspects of epistemology this would be a useful text. 3.5 stars