Contemporary Theories of Knowledge by John L. Pollock (English) Paperback Book

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This 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.

FORMATPaperback LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Publisher Description

This new edition of the classic Contemporary Theories of Knowledge has been significantly updated to include analyses of the recent literature in epistemology. Rather than merely making slight amendments to the first edition, Pollock and Cruz have undertaken a groundbreaking assessment of twentieth-century epistemology. This book is both an advanced textbook offering traditional discussions of foundationalism, coherentism, and reliabilism and a detailed treatise on the authors' own distinctive view, direct realism. Written in a clear accessible style, this book will be of interest to students of epistemology and to philosophers in general. Visit our website for sample chapters!

Author Biography

John L. Pollock is professor of philosophy at the University of Arizona. Joseph Cruz is assistant professor of philosophy and cognitive science at Hampshire College in Amherst, Massachusetts.

Table of Contents

Chapter 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

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 UniversityA fine introduction to the field and to Pollock's own thought. -- Ernest Sosa, Brown UniversityAn 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 *

Long Description

This exciting new edition of the classic Contemporary Theories of Knowledge has been significantly updated to include analyses of the recent literature in epistemology. In addition, a new case is made for the strong connection between epistemology and artificial intelligence, as Pollock and Cruz argue that a necessary condition for the correctness of any epistemological theory is that it be possible to build an implemented artificial intelligence system on the basis of it. Like the first edition, Contemporary Theories of Knowledge, Second Edition is an excellent teaching tool, introducing the reader to the fundamental issues and approaches in the field of epistemology.

Review Quote

"This is a stimulating book which everyone interested in the subject should read."

Feature

--A new and thoroughly revised edition of a classic text in epistemology

Details ISBN0847689379 Author Joseph Cruz Series Studies in Epistemology and Cognitive Theory Language English ISBN-10 0847689379 ISBN-13 9780847689378 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 121 Year 1999 Edition 2nd Place of Publication Lanham, MD Country of Publication United States Replaces 9780847674534 Illustrations bibliography, index Imprint Rowman & Littlefield Pages 288 Affiliation Assistant Professor of Philosophy and Cognitive Science, Hampshire College, Massachusetts, USA Short Title CONTEMP THEORIES OF KNOWLEDGE Birth 1940 DOI 10.1604/9780847689378 Series Number 35 UK Release Date 1999-05-18 AU Release Date 1999-03-18 NZ Release Date 1999-03-18 US Release Date 1999-03-18 Publisher Rowman & Littlefield Edition Description Second Edition Publication Date 1999-03-18 Audience Undergraduate We've got this

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