Description
Book SynopsisThe book examines what we mean when we say we know something, and the extent and sureness of this knowledge. It starts with an analysis of our perception of material objects, the role of evolution, and the nature of space and time, and discusses different types of knowledge.
Table of ContentsChapter 1 Preamble Chapter 2 Introduction Chapter 3 1: The Basis of Perception and Knowing Chapter 4 2: The Perception of Space, Time and Matter Chapter 5 3: Knowledge of Abstract Things Chapter 6 4: Book Knowledge Chapter 7 5: Knowing Persons Chapter 8 6: Morality: The Knowledge of Good and Evil Chapter 9 7: Religious Belief: The Knowledge of God Chapter 10 8: A Theory of Perception: WYSIWIRT Chapter 11 Appendix 1: An Introduction to Mathematics Chapter 12 Appendix 2: Relativity and Quantum Mechanics Chapter 13 Index