Theory of Knowledge by Keith Lehrer

Theory of Knowledge by Keith Lehrer

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Theory of Knowledge by Keith Lehrer

In this important new text, Keith Lehrer introduces students to the major traditional and contemporary accounts of knowing. Beginning with the accepted definition of knowledge as justified true belief, Lehrer explores the truth, belief and justification conditions on the way to a thorough examination of foundation theories of knowledge, externalism and naturalized epistemologies, internalism and modern coherence theories as well as recent reliabilist and causal theories. Lehrer gives all views careful examination and concludes that external factors must be matched by appropriate internal ones to yield knowledge. Readers of Professor Lehrer's earlier book Knowledge will want to know that this text adopts the framework of that classic text. But Theory of Knowledge is a completely rewritten and updated version of that book that has been simplified throughout for student use.

`Quite delightfulLehrer is certainly a master stylist. In addition to its stylistic virtues, this book contains clear and careful accounts (and critiques) of traditional, modern and contemporary theories. His own views are developed in new and interesting ways that will command attention.' - Jonathan Kvanvig, Texas A & M University

`Attains something both difficult and rare, as it introduces the student brilliantly to the field and also guides him to the cutting edge.' - Ernest Sosa, Brown University

Keith Lehrer University of Arizona
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ISBN 13 9780415054089
ISBN 10 0415054087
Title Theory of Knowledge
Author Keith Lehrer
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Year published 1990-09-20
Number of pages 228
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.