Philosophy

• A careful, balanced blend of survey AND analysis—Provides clear neutral depictions of major extant theories; but the author offers carefully reasoned explanations when he disagrees with a position under discussion.

• Organized around “The Standard View”—Rather than around skepticism. Discusses skepticism later in the book, as one of several objections to “The Standard View.”

  • Helps keep students focused on key questions in epistemology.

• Sophisticated yet accessible approach.

  • Makes difficult concepts clear without oversimplifying them.

• Discussion of relativism and the possibility of rational disagreement.

  • Introduces students to an important topic of dispute in epistemological studies.

I. INTRODUCTION.

II. THE STANDARD VIEW.

III. CHALLENGES TO THE STANDARD VIEW.

Epistemology  (Philosophy)

Many of the problems of philosophy are of such broad relevance to human concerns, and so complex in their ramifications, that they are in one form or another perennially present. In the course of time, they yield to philosophical study and may be reexamined by each age in the light of its broader scientific knowledge and deepened ethical and religious experience. Thus, one who approaches the study of philosophy in the hope of understanding the best of what it affords will look for both fundamental interpretations and contemporary achievements.

Written by a group of distinguished philosophers, the Foundations of Philosophy Series aims to exhibit some of the main problems in the various fields of philosophy as they stand at the present stage of philosophical inquiry.

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Common Philosophical Terms
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ResearchNavigator.com Guide
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This title is a member of the The Foundations of Philosophy Series, which also contains the titles below . You can also visit the Foundations of Philosophy Series page.

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  Economic Justice
  Nathanson
  ©1998 | Prentice Hall | Paper; 144 pp | Instock
  ISBN-10: 0137418442 | ISBN-13: 9780137418442
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  The text is appropriate for a wide range of undergraduate college courses that cover issues such as political philosophy, ethics, contemporary issues, or economic justice offered by Philosophy, Economics, Political Science, or Sociology departments.

  This is an introduction to the philosophy of economic justice. Three kinds of economic systems are described: libertarian capitalism, state socialism, and the welfare state with the purpose of determining which best satisfies the requirements of economic justice. Each system is then evaluated from the perspective of three central, widely recognized values: promoting human well-being, giving people what they deserve, and promoting human liberty. Though the book does defend a particular position, it is also written to encourage students to think about the issues intelligently and form their own educated views on the subject.

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  Epistemology
  Feldman
  ©2003 | Prentice Hall | Paper; 197 pp | Instock
  ISBN-10: 0133416453 | ISBN-13: 9780133416459
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  For courses in Epistemology.

  Introduction to contemporary epistemology. Content is organized around “The Standard View”—the view that we do know most of the things reflective common sense tells us we know. Skepticism is discussed as only one of several objections to the view.

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  Ethics, 2/E
  Frankena
  ©1989 | Prentice Hall | Paper; 125 pp | Out of Stock
  ISBN-10: 0132904780 | ISBN-13: 9780132904780
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  An introduction to the standard material of ethics.

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  Justice
  Pojman
  ©2006 | Prentice Hall | Paper; 160 pp | Out of Stock
  ISBN-10: 0131835157 | ISBN-13: 9780131835153
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  Written by a group of distinguished philosophers, the Foundations of philosophy Series aims to exhibit some of the main problems in the various fields of philosophy at the present stage of philosophical inquiry. This book is written from the viewpoint that although justice is the most important concept in political philosophy, it is also one of the most contested concepts in philosophy. Coverage begins with an overview of the concept of justice, arguing that justice is a vital part of political philosophy, which in turn is part of moral philosophy. The book outlines an objectivist view of moral philosophy, which holds that moral principles have universal validity. The material presents a philosophical map to navigate the plethora of confusing, competing theories and concepts regarding the importance of justice. The author distinguishes between formal and material concepts of justice and discusses the related issues of comparative/noncomparative justice and distributive versus commutative justice.

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  Justice: An Anthology
  Pojman
  ©2006 | Prentice Hall | Paper; 464 pp | Instock
  ISBN-10: 0131835165 | ISBN-13: 9780131835160
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  A comprehensive anthology on justice with readings that offer the different theories on the importance and placement of justice in society.The well-argued, accessible articlesencompass classic to contemporary theories and cover both positive and negative.

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  Metaphysics, 4/E
  Taylor
  ©1992 | Prentice Hall | Paper; 168 pp | Instock
  ISBN-10: 0135678196 | ISBN-13: 9780135678190
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  This classic, provocative introduction to classical metaphysical questions focuses on appreciating the problems, rather than attempting to proffer answers.

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  Occasions For Philosophy, 2/E
  Edwards & MacDonald
  ©1985 | Prentice Hall | Paper; 480 pp | Instock
  ISBN-10: 0136292623 | ISBN-13: 9780136292623
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  Philosophy of History
  Dray
  ©1993 | Prentice Hall | Paper; 160 pp | Instock
  ISBN-10: 0130128163 | ISBN-13: 9780130128164
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  This introduction to the philosophy of history focuses on six central problems in critical philosophy of history—and the connections among them.

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  Philosophy of Law
  Golding
  ©1975 | Prentice Hall | Paper; 176 pp | Instock
  ISBN-10: 0136641288 | ISBN-13: 9780136641285
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  This book discusses some basic problems in legal philosophy, critically examining the major positions of philosophers and jurists from Aristotle to Oliver Wendell Holmes.

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  Philosophy of Natural Science
  Hempel
  ©1967 | Prentice Hall | Paper; 116 pp | Instock
  ISBN-10: 0136638236 | ISBN-13: 9780136638230
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  This volume explores the logic and methodology of scientific inquiry rather than its substantive results.

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  Philosophy of Religion, 4/E
  Hick
  ©1990 | Prentice Hall | Cloth; 176 pp | Instock
  ISBN-10: 0136626289 | ISBN-13: 9780136626282
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  A contemporary introduction to the main topics in the philosophy of religion — written by a world-renowned philosopher.

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  Social Philosophy
  Feinberg
  ©1973 | Prentice Hall | Paper; 160 pp | Instock
  ISBN-10: 0138172544 | ISBN-13: 9780138172541
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  This book discusses problems of conceptual analysis as well as normative issues of vital contemporary concern.

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