Wood, W. Jay

Epistemology: Becoming Intellectually Virtuous (Contours of Christian Philosophy)

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ISBN 13:: 9780877845225
author:: Wood, W. Jay
format:: Paperback
publisher:: IVP Academic
language:: English
Publication Year:: 1998
Pages:: 216
Dimensions:: 20.8 x 13.7 x 1.8 centimetres (0
Genre:: Nonfiction, Philosophy, Religious,
Condition:: New
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Epistemology Becoming Intellectually Virtuous by W. Jay Wood This book explores the nature of knowledge and how we justify our beliefs. Wood examines the relationship between epistemology and intellectual virtues, such as wisdom, prudence, and studiousness. He surveys current views on foundationalism, epistemic justification, and reliabilism, and considers the role of emotions and virtues in proper cognitive functioning. Wood draws on everyday experience to illustrate key concepts in epistemology, making this text a useful introduction for students and scholars alike. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the subject, covering the key issues and debates in the field. By examining the intersection of epistemology and intellectual virtues, Wood offers a nuanced understanding of how we come to know what we know. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the nature of knowledge and how we justify our beliefs.

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