Introduction to the Theory of Knowledge (eBook)

Dan O'Brien is Reader in Philosophy at Oxford Brookes University.

PREFACE TO THE NEW EDITION

PART I: INTRODUCTION TO KNOWLEDGE

Chapter 1: THE THEORY OF KNOWLEDGE

Chapter 2: WHAT IS KNOWLEDGE?

PART II: SOURCES OF KNOWLEDGE

Chapter 3: A PRIORI KNOWLEDGE

Chapter 4: PERCEPTION

Chapter 5: TESTIMONY

PART III: JUSTIFICATION

Chapter 6: FOUNDATIONALISM

Chapter 7: COHERENTISM

Chapter 8: INTERNALISM AND EXTERNALISM

PART IV: SCEPTICISM

Chapter 9: SCEPTICISM I: EVIL DEMONS AND BRAINS IN VATS

Chapter 10: SCEPTICISM II: CONTEXTUALISM AND INVARIANTISM

Chapter 11: THE PROBLEM OF INDUCTION

Chapter 12: NATURALIZED EPISTEMOLOGY

PART V: AREAS OF KNOWLEDGE

Chapter 13: MEMORY

Chapter 14: OTHER MINDS

Chapter 15: MORAL KNOWLEDGE

Chapter 16: GOD

GLOSSARY

BIBLIOGRAPHY

"This is an excellent introduction to the theory of knowledge, comprehensive in scope but also accessible throughout, and written in an engaging style. Highly recommended."

Duncan Pritchard, University of Edinburgh

"It is the best book of its kind in this area available today. O?Brien has a distinctive approach, using many colourful examples and illustrations, and maintains a lively and readable style throughout, without becoming superficial. It covers a very wide range of epistemological topics, and the additions in this new edition enhance its value."

Mark Tebbit, University of Reading

"It is a perfect introduction for students and people interested in knowledge and the theory of knowledge."
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