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Paperback. Epistemology is the philosophical study of knowledge. Without knowledge, scientific enquiry is meaningless and we can't analyse the world around us. But what exactly is it and how do we obtain it? Should we trust our senses? This title covers topics ranging from scepticism and induction to Kant's transcendentalism. Series: Beginner's Guides. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: HPK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 132 x 15. Weight in Grams: 186.
Epistemology is the philosophical study of knowledge. Without knowledge, scientific enquiry is meaningless and we can't begin to analyse the world around us. What is knowledge? How do you know you are not dreaming? Should we trust our senses? Presuming no prior experience of philosophy, this book covers everything in the topic from scepticism and possible worlds to Kant's transcendentalism. Clear and readable, Epistemology: A Beginner's Guide is essential reading for students and aspiring thinkers.
Epistemology is the philosophical study of knowledge. Without knowledge, scientific enquiry is meaningless and we can't begin to analyse the world around us. What is knowledge? How do you know you are not dreaming? Should we trust our senses? Presuming no prior experience of philosophy, this book covers everything in the topic from scepticism and possible worlds to Kant's transcendentalism. Clear and readable, Epistemology: A Beginner's Guide is essential reading for students and aspiring thinkers.
Product Details
Publisher
Oneworld Publications United Kingdom
Number of pages
192
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Series
Beginner's Guides
Condition
New
Number of Pages
192
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781851687329
SKU
V9781851687329
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About Robert M. Martin
Robert M. Martin is Professor of Philosophy at Dalhousie University, Nova Scotia in Canada. He has authored several books on philosophy, including The Philosopher's Dictionary.
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