A critical introduction to skepticism / Allan Hazlett.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hazlett, Allan.

Series:

Bloomsbury critical introductions to contemporary epistemology

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Skepticism.

Knowledge, Theory of.

Physical Description:

x, 212 pages ; 24 cm.

Place of Publication:

London ; New York : Bloomsbury Academic, 2014.

Summary:

"Skepticism remains a central and defining issue in epistemology, and in the wider tradition of Western philosophy. To better understand the contemporary position of this important philosophical subject, Allan Hazlett introduces a range of topics, including:[bullet] Ancient skepticism[bullet] skeptical arguments in the work of Hume and Descartes[bullet] Cartesian skepticism in contemporary epistemology[bullet] anti-skeptical strategies, including Mooreanism, nonclosure, and contextualism[bullet] additional varieties of skepticism[bullet] the practical consequences of Cartesian skepticismPresenting a comprehensive survey of the key problems, arguments, and theories, together with additional readings, A Critical Introduction to Skepticism is an ideal guide for students and scholars looking to understand how skepticism is shaping epistemology today"-- Provided by publisher.

"A comprehensive introductory survey of the skeptical problems, arguments, and responses at the centre of contemporary epistemology"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Part One. Skepticism: 1. The Skeptical Persuasion; 2. The Mode from Dispute; 3. Our Inirm Understanding; 4. Our Darkened Intellect

Part Two. Anti-Skepticism: 5. The Moorean Persuasion; 6. Nonclosure; 7. Skepticism and Language

Part Three. New Directions: 8. Beyond Propositional Knowledge; 9. Skepsis and Praxis.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 199-207) and index.

ISBN:

9781441138323

1441138323

9781441140531

1441140530

OCLC:

856054671

Publisher Number:

60001901807