William P. Alston
Epistemic justification
- ISBN 13:
- 9780801495441
- author:
- William P. Alston
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Ithaca : Cornell University Press, c1989.
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1989
- Pages:
- 354
- Dimensions:
- 22.61 x 15.24 x 2.29 centimetres
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Philosophy, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Epistemic Justification brings together twelve influential essays in epistemology by William P. Alston, showcasing his thought-provoking exploration of central issues in contemporary philosophy.
The essays represent the development of Alston's ideas over nearly two decades and provide a comprehensive map to key concepts in justification. He distinguishes between internalist and externalist features of justification and defends a distinctive epistemic view that combines elements of both. The volume also explores various forms of foundationalism and argues for a moderate approach.
One of the book's key contributions is its demonstration that epistemic circularity, often encountered in attempts to validate basic sources of belief, does not necessarily prevent us from showing their reliability as sources of knowledge.
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