Epistemology: Noah Lemos

Noah Lemos, DePauw University ‘Very good coverage of the major problems of epistemology .’ Jonathan Kvanvig, Texas A & M University Epistemology , or the theory of knowledge, is concerned with 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 and human experience. This comprehensive book introduces the concepts and theories central for understanding knowledge. It aims to reach students who have ... Although the term “ epistemology ” is no more than a couple of centuries old, the field of epistemology is at least as old as any in philosophy. [1] In different parts of its extensive history, different facets of epistemology have attracted attention. Epistemology is the study of knowledge, including its nature, extent, sources, and criteria. Learn about the main topics, issues, and theories of epistemology , such as justification, skepticism, and externalism. Epistemology is the study of the nature and scope of knowledge and justified belief. It analyzes the nature of knowledge and how it relates to similar notions such as truth, belief and justification. It also deals with the means of production of knowledge, as well as skepticism about different knowledge claims. It is essentially about issues having to do with the creation and dissemination of knowledge in particular areas of inquiry. Epistemology asks questions like: "What is knowledge ...