Description
Book SynopsisThis updated edition includes analyses of the recent literature in epistemology. In addtion, a case is made for the strong connection between epistemology and artificial intelligence.
Trade Review"This is a stimulating book which everyone interested in the subject should read." * Philosophy and Phenomenological Research *
A thorough and accurate survey of the present state of the subject, [Pollock's] book is also an original contribution of first importance. I know of no better introduction to contemporary theories of knowledge. -- Roderick M. Chisholm, Brown University
A fine introduction to the field and to Pollock's own thought. -- Ernest Sosa, Brown University
An excellent recent survey of the present-day epistemologies of secular philosophy. . . . We can learn much . . . from the thoroughness and rigor of Pollock's argument." * Westminster Theological Journal *
The book can be read with great profit not only by advanced philosophy students, but by all professional philosophers. * The British Journal for the Philosophy of Science *
Table of ContentsChapter 1 Preface Chapter 2 The Problems of Knowledge Chapter 3 Foundations Theories Chapter 4 Coherence Theories Chapter 5 Externalism Chapter 6 Epistemic Norms Chapter 7 Epistemology and Rationality Chapter 8 Direct Realism Chapter 9 Bibliography Chapter 10 Index Chapter 11 About the Authors
