Epistemology of Ordinary Knowledge

Epistemology of Ordinary Knowledge
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Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Total Pages : 321
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ISBN-10 : 9781443886277
ISBN-13 : 1443886270
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Synopsis Epistemology of Ordinary Knowledge by : Paolo Piccari

Many philosophers reduce ordinary knowledge to sensory or, more generally, to perceptual knowledge, which refers to entities belonging to the phenomenic world. However, ordinary knowledge is not only the result of sensory-perceptual processes, but also of non-perceptual (noetic) contents that are present in any mind. From an epistemological point of view, ordinary knowledge is a form of knowledge that not only allows epistemic access to the world, but also enables the formulation of models of it with different degrees of reliability. Usually epistemologists focus their attention on scientific knowledge, believing that ordinary knowledge does not, or cannot, have an epistemology for it is not in any way rigorous. The papers collected in this volume analyse different aspects of ordinary knowledge and of its epistemology.

On Folk Epistemology

On Folk Epistemology
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Publisher : Oxford University Press
Total Pages : 315
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ISBN-10 : 9780192525215
ISBN-13 : 0192525212
Rating : 4/5 (15 Downloads)

Synopsis On Folk Epistemology by : Mikkel Gerken

On Folk Epistemology explores how we ascribe knowledge to ourselves and others. Empirical evidence suggests that we do so early and often in thought as well as in talk. Since knowledge ascriptions are central to how we navigate social life, it is important to understand our basis for making them. A central claim of the book is that factors that have nothing to do with knowledge may lead to systematic mistakes in everyday ascriptions of knowledge. These mistakes are explained by an empirically informed account of how ordinary knowledge ascriptions are the product of cognitive heuristics that are associated with biases. In developing this account, Mikkel Gerken presents work in cognitive psychology and pragmatics, while also contributing to epistemology. For example, Gerken develops positive epistemic norms of action and assertion and moreover, critically assesses contextualism, knowledge-first methodology, pragmatic encroachment theories and more. Many of these approaches are argued to overestimate the epistemological significance of folk epistemology. In contrast, this volume develops an equilibristic methodology according to which intuitive judgments about knowledge cannot straightforwardly play a role as data for epistemological theorizing. Rather, critical epistemological theorizing is required to interpret empirical findings. Consequently, On Folk Epistemology helps to lay the foundation for an emerging sub-field that intersects philosophy and the cognitive sciences: The empirical study of folk epistemology.

Introduction to Philosophy

Introduction to Philosophy
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 196
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ISBN-10 : 1989014267
ISBN-13 : 9781989014264
Rating : 4/5 (67 Downloads)

Synopsis Introduction to Philosophy by : Guy Axtell

Introduction to Philosophy: Epistemology engages first-time philosophy readers on a guided tour through the core concepts, questions, methods, arguments, and theories of epistemology-the branch of philosophy devoted to the study of knowledge. After a brief overview of the field, the book progresses systematically while placing central ideas and thinkers in historical and contemporary context. The chapters cover the analysis of knowledge, the nature of epistemic justification, rationalism vs. empiricism, skepticism, the value of knowledge, the ethics of belief, Bayesian epistemology, social epistemology, and feminist epistemologies. Along the way, instructors and students will encounter a wealth of additional resources and tools: Chapter learning outcomes Key terms Images of philosophers and related art Useful diagrams and tables Boxes containing excerpts and other supplementary material Questions for reflection Suggestions for further reading A glossary For an undergraduate survey epistemology course, Introduction to Philosophy: Epistemology is ideal when used as a main text paired with primary sources and scholarly articles. For an introductory philosophy course, select book chapters are best used in combination with chapters from other books in the Introduction to Philosophy series: https: //www1.rebus.community/#/project/4ec7ecce-d2b3-4f20-973c-6b6502e7cbb2.

Epistemology

Epistemology
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Publisher : Psychology Press
Total Pages : 340
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ISBN-10 : 0415130425
ISBN-13 : 9780415130424
Rating : 4/5 (25 Downloads)

Synopsis Epistemology by : Robert Audi

This textbook introduces the concepts and theories central for understanding the nature of knowledge. It is aimed at students who have already done an introductory course. Epistemology, or the theory of knowledge, is concerned about how we know what we do, what justifies us in believing what we do, and what standards of evidence we should use in seeking truths about the world of human experience. The author's approach draws the reader into the subfields and theories of the subject, guided by key concrete examples. Major topics covered include perception and reflection as grounds of knowledge, the nature, structure, and varieties of knowledge, and the character and scope of knowledge in the crucial realms of ethics, science and religion.

Epistemology in Classical India

Epistemology in Classical India
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Publisher : Routledge
Total Pages : 243
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ISBN-10 : 9781136518980
ISBN-13 : 1136518983
Rating : 4/5 (80 Downloads)

Synopsis Epistemology in Classical India by : Stephen H Phillips

In this book, Phillips gives an overview of the contribution of Nyaya--the classical Indian school that defends an externalist position about knowledge as well as an internalist position about justification. Nyaya literature extends almost two thousand years and comprises hundreds of texts, and in this book, Phillips presents a useful overview of the under-studied system of thought. For the philosopher rather than the scholar of Sanskrit, the book makes a whole range of Nyaya positions and arguments accessible to students of epistemology who are unfamiliar with classical Indian systems.

Longing to Know

Longing to Know
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Publisher : Baker Books
Total Pages : 208
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ISBN-10 : 9781585584536
ISBN-13 : 1585584533
Rating : 4/5 (36 Downloads)

Synopsis Longing to Know by : Esther Lightcap Meek

We don't often think about the act of knowing, but if we do, the question of what we know and how we know it becomes murky indeed. Longing to Know is a book about knowing: knowing how we know things, knowing how we know people, and knowing how we know God. This book is for those who are considering Christianity for the first time, as well as Christians who are struggling with issues related to truth, certainty, and doubt. As such, it is a wonderful resource for evangelists, pastors, and counselors. This unique look at the questions of knowing is both entertaining and approachable. Questions for reflection make it ideal for students of philosophy and all those wrestling with the questions of knowledge.

The Sensitivity Principle in Epistemology

The Sensitivity Principle in Epistemology
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Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Total Pages : 295
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ISBN-10 : 9781107004238
ISBN-13 : 1107004233
Rating : 4/5 (38 Downloads)

Synopsis The Sensitivity Principle in Epistemology by : Kelly Becker

Provides new thinking on the compelling subject of 'sensitivity' - a principle typically characterized as a necessary condition for knowledge.

What's the Point of Knowledge?

What's the Point of Knowledge?
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Total Pages : 289
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ISBN-10 : 9780190914721
ISBN-13 : 0190914726
Rating : 4/5 (21 Downloads)

Synopsis What's the Point of Knowledge? by : Michael J. Hannon

This book is about knowledge and its value. The central hypothesis is that humans think and speak of knowing in order to identify reliable informants, which is vital for human survival, cooperation, and flourishing. This simple idea is used to answer an array of complex and consequential philosophical questions.

The Knowledge Book

The Knowledge Book
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Publisher : Routledge
Total Pages : 259
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ISBN-10 : 9781317493273
ISBN-13 : 1317493273
Rating : 4/5 (73 Downloads)

Synopsis The Knowledge Book by : Steve Fuller

"The Knowledge Book" is a unique interdisciplinary reference work for students and researchers concerned with the nature of knowledge. It is the first work of its kind to be organized on the assumption that whatever else knowledge might be, it is intrinsically social. The book consists of 42 alphabetically arranged entries on key concepts at the intersection of philosophy and sociology - what used to be called "sociology of knowledge" but is now increasingly called "social epistemology". The entries include concepts common to disciplines that in recent years have devoted more of their attention to knowledge: cultural studies, communication studies, information science, education, policy studies and business studies. Special attention is given to concepts from the emerging field of science and technology studies. Each entry presents a short, self-contained essay providing an overview of a concept and concludes with suggestions for further reading. All the entries are fully cross-referenced, allowing readers to both make connections and follow their own interests.

Probabilistic Knowledge

Probabilistic Knowledge
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Publisher : Oxford University Press
Total Pages : 281
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ISBN-10 : 9780198792154
ISBN-13 : 0198792158
Rating : 4/5 (54 Downloads)

Synopsis Probabilistic Knowledge by : Sarah Moss

Sarah Moss argues that in addition to full beliefs, credences can constitute knowledge. She introduces the notion of probabilistic content and shows how it plays a central role not only in epistemology, but in the philosophy of mind and language. Just you can believe and assert propositions, you can believe and assert probabilistic contents.