The Epistemological Spectrum
The Epistemological Spectrum

Author: David K. Henderson

Publisher: OUP Oxford

Published: 2011-08-04

Total Pages: 304

ISBN-13: 019161937X

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David Henderson and Terence Horgan set out a broad new approach to epistemology, which they see as a mixed discipline, having both a priori and empirical elements. They defend the roles of a priori reflection and conceptual analysis in philosophy, but their revisionary account of these philosophical methods allows them a subtle but essential empirical dimension. They espouse a dual-perspective position which they call iceberg epistemology, respecting the important differences between epistemic processes that are consciously accessible and those that are not. Reflecting on epistemic justification, they introduce the notion of transglobal reliability as the mark of the cognitive processes that are suitable for humans. Which cognitive processes these are depends on contingent facts about human cognitive capacities, and these cannot be known a priori.

The Epistemological Spectrum
The Epistemological Spectrum

Author: David K. Henderson

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 2011-08-04

Total Pages: 305

ISBN-13: 0199608547

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Henderson and Horgan set out a broad new approach to epistemology. They defend the roles of the a priori and conceptual analysis, but with an essential empirical dimension. 'Transglobal reliability' is the key to epistemic justification. The question of which cognitive processes are reliable depends on contingent facts about human capacities.

Mainstream and Formal Epistemology
Mainstream and Formal Epistemology

Author: Vincent F. Hendricks

Publisher:

Published: 2006

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9780511296932

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Mainstream and Formal Epistemology provides the first easily accessible yet erudite and original analysis of the meeting point between mainstream and formal theories of knowledge. Vincent F. Hendricks' book will both define and further the debate between philosophers from two very different sides of the epistemological spectrum.

Mainstream and Formal Epistemology
Mainstream and Formal Epistemology

Author: Vincent F. Hendricks

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 220

ISBN-13: 9780521857895

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This book provides an analysis of the meeting point between mainstream and formal theories of knowledge.

Abū’l-Barakāt al-Baghdādī’s Scientific Philosophy
Abū’l-Barakāt al-Baghdādī’s Scientific Philosophy

Author: Moshe M. Pavlov

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2016-10-04

Total Pages: 434

ISBN-13: 1317265521

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Abū’l-Barakāt is often considered one of the most comprehensive philosophers of the Arabic-Jewish milieu in the medieval age. His extensive and unique philosophical theories, especially his theories in the particular sciences, were seen as a major challenge for the traditional conceptions of the Aristotelian school of thought during and after this period. ‘Abū’l-Barakāt al-Baghdādī’s Scientific Philosophy’ explores the core material of Abū’l-Barakāt’s scientific studies, found in his magnum opus the Kitāb al-Mu‘tabar. The book then locates these scientific theories within Abū’l-Barakāt’s philosophy more widely. Whilst providing a comprehensive critique of ancient philosophy, including the work of Aristotle, certain affinities between Abū’l-Barakāt’s work and that of more modern scientific conceptions are also examined. Containing vast amounts of previously untranslated text, ‘Abū’l-Barakāt al-Baghdādī’s Scientific Philosophy’ sheds new light on the philosopher’s scientific theories, particularly with regards to his logical conceptions. For this reason, the book will be a valuable resource for students and scholars of Jewish and Islamic Philosophy, whilst the scientific material will appeal to those studying the history of science.

The Routledge Handbook of Social Epistemology
The Routledge Handbook of Social Epistemology

Author: Miranda Fricker

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2019-07-19

Total Pages: 490

ISBN-13: 1317511484

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Edited by an international team of leading scholars, The Routledge Handbook of Social Epistemology is the first major reference work devoted to this growing field. The Handbook’s 46 chapters, all appearing in print here for the first time, and written by philosophers and social theorists from around the world, are organized into eight main parts: Historical Backgrounds The Epistemology of Testimony Disagreement, Diversity, and Relativism Science and Social Epistemology The Epistemology of Groups Feminist Epistemology The Epistemology of Democracy Further Horizons for Social Epistemology With lists of references after each chapter and a comprehensive index, this volume will prove to be the definitive guide to the burgeoning interdisciplinary field of social epistemology.

Epistemic Autonomy
Epistemic Autonomy

Author: Jonathan Matheson

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2021-08-05

Total Pages: 283

ISBN-13: 1000423018

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This is the first book dedicated to the topic of epistemic autonomy. It features original essays from leading scholars that promise to significantly shape future debates in this emerging area of epistemology. While the nature of and value of autonomy has long been discussed in ethics and social and political philosophy, it remains an underexplored area of epistemology. The essays in this collection take up several interesting questions and approaches related to epistemic autonomy. Topics include the nature of epistemic autonomy, whether epistemic paternalism can be justified, autonomy as an epistemic value and/or vice, and the relation of epistemic autonomy to social epistemology and epistemic injustice. Epistemic Autonomy will be of interest to researchers and advanced students working in epistemology, ethics, and social and political philosophy.

The Dispositional Architecture of Epistemic Reasons
The Dispositional Architecture of Epistemic Reasons

Author: Hamid Vahid

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2020-09-06

Total Pages: 204

ISBN-13: 1000179028

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This book is concerned with the conditions under which epistemic reasons provide justification for beliefs. The author draws on metaethical theories of reasons and normativity and then applies his theory to various contemporary debates in epistemology. In the first part of the book, the author outlines what he calls the dispositional architecture of epistemic reasons. The author offers and defends a dispositional account of how propositional and doxastic justification are related to one another. He then argues that the dispositional view has the resources to provide an acceptable account of the notion of the basing relation. In the second part of the book, the author examines how his theory of epistemic reasons bears on the issues involving perceptual reasons. He defends dogmatism about perceptual justification against conservatism and shows how his dispositional framework illuminates certain claims of dogmatism and its adherence to justification internalism. Finally, the author applies his dispositional framework to epistemological topics including the structure of defeat, self-knowledge, reasoning, emotions and motivational internalism. The Dispositional Architecture of Epistemic Reasons demonstrates the value of employing metaethical considerations for the justification of beliefs and propositions. It will be of interest to scholars and advanced students working in epistemology and metaethics.

Spectrum Epistemology
Spectrum Epistemology

Author: Andrew Wade Anthony Morgan

Publisher:

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 60

ISBN-13:

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Socrates teaches in the Meno that in order for a belief to be justified, an appropriate relation must 'tie down' the belief to its (apparent) truth. Alvin Goldman's position of externalism holds that for a belief to be justified, an appropriately reliable process must have obtained. One need not be aware of this reliable process. Conversely, Laurence BonJour's brand of internalism holds that this relation between a belief and its (apparent) truth is just what the cognizer needs to be aware of in order for that belief to be justified. This work examines their debate.

Critical Security Methods
Critical Security Methods

Author: Claudia Aradau

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2014-08-13

Total Pages: 231

ISBN-13: 1134716192

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New approach to research methods and methodology in critical security studies Helps fill the gap in methodology literarture in critical security studies Well-established authors Will be of much interest to students of critical security studies, research methods, politics and IR