About the book
Guided by the founding ideas of American pragmatism, Epistemology provides a clear example of the basic concepts involved in knowledge acquisition and explains the principles at work in the development of rational inquiry. It examines how these principles analyze the course of scientific progress and how the development of scientific inquiry inevitably encounters certain natural disasters. At the center of the book's deliberations there lies not only the potential for scientific progress but also the limit of science as well. This comprehensive introduction to the theory of knowledge addresses a myriad of topics, including the critique of skepticism, the nature of rationality, the possibility of science for extraterrestrial intelligences, and the prospect of insoluble issues in science.
Editions of Epistemology
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780791458112
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780791458129
- PDF
- ISBN 9780791486375
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Guided by the founding ideas of American pragmatism, Epistemology provides a clear example of the basic concepts involved in knowledge acquisition and explains the principles at work in the development of rational inquiry. It examines how these principles analyze the course of scientific progress and how the development of scientific inquiry inevitably encounters certain natural disasters. At the center of the book's deliberations there lies not only the potential for scientific progress but also the limit of science as well. This comprehensive introduction to the theory of knowledge addresses a myriad of topics, including the critique of skepticism, the nature of rationality, the possibility of science for extraterrestrial intelligences, and the prospect of insoluble issues in science.
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What is Epistemology about?
Guided by the founding ideas of American pragmatism, Epistemology provides a clear example of the basic concepts involved in knowledge acquisition and explains the principles at work in the development of rational inquiry. It examines how these principles analyze the course of scientific progress and how the development of scientific inquiry inevitably encounters certain natural disasters. At the center of the book's deliberations there lies not only the potential for scientific progress but also the limit of science as well. This comprehensive introduction to the theory of knowledge addresses a myriad of topics, including the critique of skepticism, the nature of rationality, the possibility of science for extraterrestrial intelligences, and the prospect of insoluble issues in science.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Epistemology?
Mathematics and Science > Science: general issues > Philosophy of science
Where can I read a sample of Epistemology?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780791458112
How long is Epistemology and how many pages does it have?
Epistemology has 424 page(s)
Is Epistemology part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series SUNY series in Philosophy
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Epistemology?
Nicholas Rescher
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Epistemology is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780791458112) and paperback(ISBN 9780791458129) and pdf(ISBN 9780791486375)
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