{"product_id":"what-is-epistemology-hardback-9781509529506","title":"What is Epistemology? (Hardback) 9781509529506","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eWhat is Epistemology?\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eStephen Hetherington (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781509529506, Polity Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 12 April 2019\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e200 pages\u003cbr\u003e21.6 x 14 x 1.8 cm, 0.318 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e�A wonderfully entertaining and lucid introduction to the philosophy of knowledge. Hetherington challenges readers to find their own epistemology and think about why knowledge matters. It�s hard to think of many, if any, better introductions to the subject.�\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuassim Cassam, University of Warwick\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e�Hetherington�s book is an ideal entry point not only to epistemology, but to philosophy itself. Working through a well-chosen series of issues, he shows how to construct a philosophical theory and how to embrace its impact on one�s life.�\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBaron Reed, Northwestern University\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e�A clear, succinct, and intriguing introduction to contemporary epistemology. More importantly, it motivates readers to live an epistemological life. Anyone who is interested in epistemology is recommended to read this brilliant book.�\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Philosophical Quarterly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eEpistemology is the philosophical study of knowledge. Epistemologists seek to understand knowledge’s nature and availability. What is knowledge? There are competing theories. Can we really have knowledge? Challenges abound.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn this lively book, Stephen Hetherington introduces us to epistemological theorizing. He builds a theory and tests it, refines it, and challenges it again. He explores such topics as evidence, truth and belief, different kinds of knowledge, and knowledge’s value, as well as sceptical views concerning knowledge of the physical world, one’s own mind and memory, and rational limits for observation and reason. This epistemological theorizing is then applied to some of life’s most pressing issues, such as how to live and how to understand ourselves and others.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhat is Epistemology?\u003c\/i\u003e is a practical and student-friendly guide to one of the most dynamic areas of philosophy. It will be the go-to introductory epistemology text.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePreface and Acknowledgements \u003cp\u003e1 Doing Epistemology\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Kinds of Knowledge?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 A First Theory of Knowledge\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Refining Our Theory of Knowledge\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Is it even Possible to have Knowledge?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Applying Epistemology\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther Reading\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Philosophy [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Philosophy\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Philosophy%20%5BHP%5D%22\"\u003eHP\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Polity","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52441792676120,"sku":"9781509529506","price":39.36,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9781509529506.jpg?v=1785025566","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/what-is-epistemology-hardback-9781509529506","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}