Knowledge - Genetic Foundations and Epistemic Coherence.
Since the 1960s there is a controversial discussion about the correct explication of the concept of knowledge in epistemology, but until today no generally accepted solution to the problem of defining this concept has been found. This book contributes to the discussion in epistemology by proposing a...
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| Format: | Electronic eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Berlin :
De Gruyter,
2011.
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| Series: | Deutsche Hochschulschriften. Epistemische Studien.
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| Online Access: | CONNECT |
| Summary: | Since the 1960s there is a controversial discussion about the correct explication of the concept of knowledge in epistemology, but until today no generally accepted solution to the problem of defining this concept has been found. This book contributes to the discussion in epistemology by proposing a new explication of the concept of knowledge which is spelled out in terms of coherence. The main thesis of this book is that a belief can be considered knowledge only if first, it is true and second, it coheres with the rest of the beliefs of the person holding the belief in an appropriate manner. |
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| Item Description: | EBSCO eBook Academic Comprehensive Collection North America |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (278 pages) |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references. |
| ISBN: | 9783110322668 3110322668 |
