A critical introduction to skepticism / Allan Hazlett.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hazlett, Allan, author.

Series:

Bloomsbury critical introductions to contemporary epistemology.

Bloomsbury Critical Introductions to Contemporary Epistemology

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Knowledge, Theory of.

Skepticism.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (223 p.)

Place of Publication:

New York : Bloomsbury Academic, 2014.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

"Skepticism remains a central and defining issue in epistemology and the wider tradition of Western philosophy. To better understand the contemporary position of this important philosophical subject, Allan Hazlett situates skepticism in its historical context before introducing and analyzing a wide range of approaches and views, including: Cartesian skepticism and the orthodox argument for it Mooreanism and other anti-skeptical strategies additional varieties of skepticism the practical consequences of skepticism Presenting a comprehensive survey of the key problems, arguments and theories together with discussion questions, additional readings and chapter summaries, A Critical Introduction to Skepticism is ideal for students and scholars looking to understand how skepticism is shaping epistemology today."--Bloomsbury Publishing.

Contents:

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

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

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

Bibliography

Index.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781441154897

1441154892

9781472547897

1472547896

9781441144072

1441144072

OCLC:

1166405882