Contemporary Debates in Epistemology (Contemporary Debates in Philosophy)

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Eleven pairs of newly commissioned essays face off on opposite sides of fundamental problems in current theories of knowledge.

Brings together fresh debates on eleven of the most controversial issues in epistemology.

Questions addressed include: Is knowledge contextual? Can skepticism be refuted? Can beliefs be justified through coherence alone? Is justified belief responsible belief?

Lively debate format sharply defines the issues, and paves the way for further discussion.

Will serve as an accessible introduction to the major topics in contemporary epistemology, whilst also capturing the imagination of professional philosophers.

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Average Customer Review: 4 out of 5 stars

8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4 out of 5 stars

The Currents in Analytic Epistemology, 2006-03-27
This book will definitely give one a good idea as to what the current debates in contemporary analytic epistemology are. Basic introductions to the topics debated are not always given, so it might be best to pair this book with a text that provides basic information about the major topics and themes in epistemology.

Some of the pairings in this book are fantastic (I particularly enjoyed BonJour and Devitt discussing a priori justificaiton). Others are less than ideal, but still interesting.

The structure of the book: Two philosophers write on a common topic. Each will write an essay of around ten pages. Most of the time, the philosopher will address the essay to her or his opponent. In some cases, the two essays will be followed by one or more replies.

6 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

4 out of 5 stars

Brilliant thinkers tinkering with thought., 2006-02-11
This book is loaded with erudite arguments that are best suited for upper-graduate, graduate and academics.

"Contemporary Debates" is just that, various authors debating each other textually. The contemporary problems that the authors address are at the forefront of discussion in epistemology today, ie. a priori knowledge, theories of justification, etc.

Those that specialize in the theory of knowledge, philosophy and epistemic justification will want this text. Those, such as myself, who study epistemology in relationship to theology will be disappointed. There is no consideration of how epistemology influences or affects contemporary theology. None. This is a short-coming that should have been included.

This is a deep, thick and academic read. Not recommended for general readers. But, for those dedicated, very dedicated, to the secular aspects of epistemology this would be a useful text. 3.5 stars

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