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Problems in Epistemology and Metaphysics: An Introduction to Contemporary Debates

Editat de Professor Steven B. Cowan
en Limba Engleză Paperback – 5 feb 2020
Problems in Epistemology and Metaphysics takes a pro and con approach to two central philosophical topics.Each chapter begins with a question: Can We Have Knowledge? How are Beliefs Justified? What is the mind? Contemporary philosophers with opposing viewpoints are then paired together to argue their position and raise problems with conflicting standpoints. Alongside an up-to-date introduction to a core philosophical stance, each contributor provides a critical response to their opponent and clear explanation of their view. Discussion questions are included at the end of each chapter to guide further discussion.With chapters covering core questions surrounding religious beliefs, scientific knowledge, truth, being and reality, this is a comprehensive introduction to debates lying at the heart of what we know, how we know it and the nature of the world we live in.
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Specificații

ISBN-13: 9781350016064
ISBN-10: 1350016063
Pagini: 416
Dimensiuni: 156 x 234 x 27 mm
Greutate: 0.64 kg
Editura: Bloomsbury Publishing
Colecția Bloomsbury Academic
Locul publicării:London, United Kingdom

Caracteristici

Pairs together contemporary philosophers with opposing views to introduce metaphysical and epistemological problems

Notă biografică

Steven B. Cowan is Assistant Professor of Philosophy and Religion and Director of the Philosophy and Religion Program at Lincoln Memorial University, USA.

Cuprins

List of Contributors Acknowledgements Introduction, Steven B. Cowan Part I: Problems in Epistemology Introduction to Part One, Steven B. Cowan 1. Can We Have Knowledge?We Can Know, Michael HuemerWe Can't Know, Markus Lammenranta Responses:Lammenranta's Response to HuemerHuemer's Response to Lammenranta 2. How Are Beliefs Justified?Beliefs Can Be Justified by Experience, Daniel Howard-SnyderBeliefs Are Justified by Coherence, Kevin McCain and Ted Poston Responses: McCain's and Poston's Response to Howard-Snyder Howard-Snyder's Response to McCain and Poston 3. Must the Grounds of Knowledge Be Accessible to the Knower?The Grounds of Knowledge Must Be Accessible, Ali HasanThe Grounds of Knowledge Need Not Be Accessible, Stephen Hetherington Responses: Hetherington's Response to Hasan Hasan's Response to Hetherington 4. Do Religious Beliefs Require Evidence?Religious Beliefs Require Evidence, Trent DoughertyReligious Beliefs Don't Require Evidence, Thomas D. Senor Responses: Senor's Response to Dougherty Dougherty's Response to Senor 5. Can Science Discover the Truth about Reality?Science Discovers the Truth about Reality, Stathis PsillosScience Does Not Discover the Truth about Reality, Darrell P. Rowbottom Responses: Rowbottom's Response to Psillos Psillos's Response to Rowbottom 6. Are Scientific Explanations Limited to Natural Causes?Scientific Explanations Are Limited to Natural Causes, Robert C. BishopScientific Explanations Are Not Limited to Natural Causes, Bruce L. Gordon Responses: Gordon's Response to Bishop Bishop's Response to Gordon Essay SuggestionsFor Further Reading Part II: Problems in Metaphysics Introduction to Part II, Steven B. Cowan 7. Are There Universals?There Are Universals, Paul GouldThere Are No Universals, Guido Imaguire Responses: Imaguire's Response to Gould Gould's Response to Imaguire 8. What Is the Mind? The Mind is Material, Andrew MelnykThe Mind is Immaterial, Charles Taliaferro Responses: Taliaferro's Response to Melnyk Melnyk's Response to Taliaferro 9. Is Freedom Compatible with Determinism? Freedom Is Not Compatible with Determinism, Christopher FranklinFreedom Is Compatible with Determinism, Steven B. Cowan Responses: Cowan's Response to Franklin Franklin's Response to Cowan 10. Does God Exist?God Exists, Joshua RasmussenGod Does Not Exist, Bruce Russell Responses: Russell's Response to Rasmussen Rasmussen's Response to Russell Essay SuggestionsFor Further ReadingIndex

Recenzii

Cowan's text is a one-stop shop for introductory philosophy instructors and students, featuring both excerpts from classic philosophical texts and contemporary discussions which will bring students up to speed on the current state of each debate. This unique format reinforces for readers the fact that to study philosophy is to enter into a conversation as long as human history itself.
Epistemology and Metaphysics are the spinal cord of current analytic philosophy: distinct but not divided. So it's a great idea of Steve Cowan's to arrange a team of philosophers to hold critical conversations on these main topics. He has assembled an interesting team of philosophers, some well-known, others new, and their efforts will enlighten many students.