Author Description

Written in an engaging and accessible style, The Theory of Knowledge: A Thematic Introduction explains the main ideas and problems of contemporary epistemology, the philosophical study of knowledge. Comprehensive and rich in illustrations and examples, it deals with major topics while avoiding technical detail. It introduces traditional topics in epistemology within the context of contemporary debates about the definition, sources, and limits of human knowledge. It also relates epistemology to work in cognitive science and defends a plausible version of explanationism regarding epistemological method. A glossary of important epistemological terms and suggestions for further reading enhance the volume.