A Critical Introduction to Skepticism by Allan Hazlett (English) Hardcover Book

Description: A Critical Introduction to Skepticism by Allan Hazlett "A comprehensive introductory survey of the skeptical problems, arguments, and responses at the centre of contemporary epistemology"-- FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Skepticism remains a central and defining issue in epistemology, and in the wider tradition of Western philosophy. To better understand the contemporary position of this important philosophical subject, Allan Hazlett introduces a range of topics, including:• Ancient skepticism• skeptical arguments in the work of Hume and Descartes• Cartesian skepticism in contemporary epistemology• anti-skeptical strategies, including Mooreanism, nonclosure, and contextualism• additional varieties of skepticism• the practical consequences of Cartesian skepticismPresenting a comprehensive survey of the key problems, arguments, and theories, together with additional readings, A Critical Introduction to Skepticism is an ideal guide for students and scholars looking to understand how skepticism is shaping epistemology today. Author Biography Allan Hazlett is Reader in Philosophy at the University of Edinburgh, UK. Table of Contents Part I: Skepticism1. The Skeptical Persuasion2. The Mode from Dispute3. Our Inirm Understanding4. Our Darkened IntellectPart II: Anti-Skepticism5. The Moorean Persuasion6. Nonclosure7. Skepticism and LanguagePart III: New Directions8. Beyond Propositional Knowledge9. Skepsis and PraxisBibliographyIndex Review This books great success is owed to the philosophical insight and expository skill of its author, whose mastery is manifest in the depth and breadth attained, with crystal clarity and a light touch that will please readers. -- Ernest Sosa, Professor of Philosophy, Rutgers, State University of New Jersey, USAAllan Hazletts book is the best sort of guide to skepticism: both sympathetic and critical in turns, it is thoroughly grounded in recent historical scholarship and displays a sharp eye for issues in contemporary epistemology. This lucid and engaging presentation of the skeptical tradition—from its origin to its present and possible future—successfully captures what makes skepticism an endless source of philosophical fascination. -- Baron Reed, Associate Professor of Philosophy, Northwestern University, USAMarked by a dazzling combination of comprehensiveness, brevity, novelty, clarity, humor, and a refreshing streak of irreverence, Hazletts introduction to skepticism will make an excellent addition to any course in epistemology and, indeed, to the bookshelf of every thoughtful person who wants to avoid the intellectual doom which, Hazlett argues, accompanies ignorance of the great skeptical and anti-skeptical traditions. Dare I say it? Even skeptics will agree: the more people who know about this book, the better. -- John Turri, Assistant Professor of Philosophy, University of Waterloo, CanadaHazlett has produced a wonderfully thorough introduction to skepticism, which has what I consider to be a great deal of pedagogical value for teachers of skepticism at a variety of levels. * Teaching Philosophy *This opinionated introduction was missing from the philosophical library. It is useful to students and it poses some challenges to the experts as well. Hazlett maps out the main sceptical and anti-sceptical positions, scrutinizing key arguments by means of a generous selection of quotes. * Australasian Journal of Philosophy * Promotional A comprehensive introductory survey of the skeptical problems, arguments, and responses at the centre of contemporary epistemology. Long Description Skepticism remains a central and defining issue in epistemology, and in the wider tradition of Western philosophy. To better understand the contemporary position of this important philosophical subject, Allan Hazlett introduces a range of topics, including: . Ancient skepticism . skeptical arguments in the work of Hume and Descartes . Cartesian skepticism in contemporary epistemology . anti-skeptical strategies, including Mooreanism, nonclosure, and contextualism . additional varieties of skepticism . the practical consequences of Cartesian skepticism Presenting a comprehensive survey of the key problems, arguments, and theories, together with additional readings, A Critical Introduction to Skepticism is an ideal guide for students and scholars looking to understand how skepticism is shaping epistemology today. Review Quote This books great success is owed to the philosophical insight and expository skill of its author, whose mastery is manifest in the depth and breadth attained, with crystal clarity and a light touch that will please readers. Promotional "Headline" A comprehensive introductory survey of the skeptical problems, arguments, and responses at the centre of contemporary epistemology. Feature Provides historical, methodological, and practical contexts to discussions Details ISBN1441138323 Author Allan Hazlett Pages 224 Series Bloomsbury Critical Introductions to Contemporary Epistemology Year 2014 ISBN-10 1441138323 ISBN-13 9781441138323 Format Hardcover Publication Date 2014-03-13 DOI CBID168620 Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States DEWEY 149.73 Short Title CRITICAL INTRO TO SKEPTICISM Language English Media Book Illustrations black & white illustrations Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Imprint Bloomsbury Academic USA UK Release Date 2014-03-13 Translated from English NZ Release Date 2014-03-13 US Release Date 2014-03-13 Translator Tom Kuhn Edited by Stef Slembrouck Birth 1952 Affiliation St Hughs College, Oxford University, UK Position Author Qualifications R.N., M.S. 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