This textbook introduces the concepts and theories central for understanding the nature of knowledge. It is aimed at students who have already done an introductory course. Epistemology, or the theory of knowledge, is concerned about how we know what we do, what justifies us in believing what we do, and what standards of evidence we should use in seeking truths about the world of human experience. The author's approach draws the reader into the subfields and theories of the subject, guided by key concrete examples. Major topics covered include perception and reflection as grounds of knowledge, the nature, structure, and varieties of knowledge, and the character and scope of knowledge in the crucial realms of ethics, science and religion.
Review
"A state-of-the-art introduction to epistemology by one of the leading figures in the field. Audi makes full use of his mastery both of epistemology and of related areas like philosophical psychology....It would be difficult to imagine a better way to introduce students to epistemology." -- William P. Alston, Syracuse University
"Easily among the best and most comprehensive introductions to epistemology." -- Noah Lemos, De Pauw University
"No less than one would expect from a first-rate epistemologist who is also a master expositor: lucid, comprehensive, well-structured, and excellently informed both by the tradition and by recent developments. A superb introduction." -- Ernest Sosa, Brown University
"This is a massively impressive book, introducing the reader to virtually all the main areas of epistemology. Robert Audi's text is lucid and highly readable, while not shirking the considerable complexities of his subject matter. This book will be an invaluable resource for intermediate and advanced undergraduates, and for starting graduates, and will be of considerable interest to professional colleagues also." -- Elizabeth M. Fricker, University of Oxford
About the Author
Robert Audi is the Charles J. Mach Distinguished Professor of Philosophy at University of Nebraska, Lincoln. His books include Moral Knowledge and Ethical Character (1997), Action, Intention and Reason (1993) and The Structure of Justification (1993).
Description:
This textbook introduces the concepts and theories central for understanding the nature of knowledge. It is aimed at students who have already done an introductory course. Epistemology, or the theory of knowledge, is concerned about how we know what we do, what justifies us in believing what we do, and what standards of evidence we should use in seeking truths about the world of human experience. The author's approach draws the reader into the subfields and theories of the subject, guided by key concrete examples. Major topics covered include perception and reflection as grounds of knowledge, the nature, structure, and varieties of knowledge, and the character and scope of knowledge in the crucial realms of ethics, science and religion.
Review
"A state-of-the-art introduction to epistemology by one of the leading figures in the field. Audi makes full use of his mastery both of epistemology and of related areas like philosophical psychology....It would be difficult to imagine a better way to introduce students to epistemology." -- William P. Alston, Syracuse University
"Easily among the best and most comprehensive introductions to epistemology." -- Noah Lemos, De Pauw University
"No less than one would expect from a first-rate epistemologist who is also a master expositor: lucid, comprehensive, well-structured, and excellently informed both by the tradition and by recent developments. A superb introduction." -- Ernest Sosa, Brown University
"This is a massively impressive book, introducing the reader to virtually all the main areas of epistemology. Robert Audi's text is lucid and highly readable, while not shirking the considerable complexities of his subject matter. This book will be an invaluable resource for intermediate and advanced undergraduates, and for starting graduates, and will be of considerable interest to professional colleagues also." -- Elizabeth M. Fricker, University of Oxford
About the Author
Robert Audi is the Charles J. Mach Distinguished Professor of Philosophy at University of Nebraska, Lincoln. His books include Moral Knowledge and Ethical Character (1997), Action, Intention and Reason (1993) and The Structure of Justification (1993).