Problems in Epistemology and Metaphysics: An Introduction to Contemporary Debate

Description: Problems in Epistemology and Metaphysics by Professor Steven B. Cowan Problems in Epistemology and Metaphysics takes a pro and con approach to two central philosophical topics.Each chapter begins with a question: Can We Have Knowledge? How are Beliefs Justified? What is the mind? Contemporary philosophers with opposing viewpoints are then paired together to argue their position and raise problems with conflicting standpoints. Alongside an up-to-date introduction to a core philosophical stance, each contributor provides a critical response to their opponent and clear explanation of their view.Discussion questions are included at the end of each chapter to guide further discussion.With chapters covering core questions surrounding religious beliefs, scientific knowledge, truth, being and reality, this is a comprehensive introduction to debates lying at the heart of what we know, how we know it and the nature of the world we live in. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Steven B. Cowan is Assistant Professor of Philosophy and Religion and Director of the Philosophy and Religion Program at Lincoln Memorial University, USA. Table of Contents List of ContributorsAcknowledgementsIntroduction, Steven B. CowanPart I: Problems in EpistemologyIntroduction to Part One, Steven B. Cowan1. Can We Have Knowledge?We Can Know, Michael HuemerWe Cant Know, Markus LammenrantaResponses:Lammenrantas Response to HuemerHuemers Response to Lammenranta2. How Are Beliefs Justified?Beliefs Can Be Justified by Experience, Daniel Howard-SnyderBeliefs Are Justified by Coherence, Kevin McCain and Ted PostonResponses:McCains and Postons Response to Howard-SnyderHoward-Snyders Response to McCain and Poston3. Must the Grounds of Knowledge Be Accessible to the Knower?The Grounds of Knowledge Must Be Accessible, Ali HasanThe Grounds of Knowledge Need Not Be Accessible, Stephen HetheringtonResponses:Hetheringtons Response to HasanHasans Response to Hetherington4. Do Religious Beliefs Require Evidence?Religious Beliefs Require Evidence, Trent DoughertyReligious Beliefs Dont Require Evidence, Thomas D. SenorResponses:Senors Response to DoughertyDoughertys Response to Senor5. Can Science Discover the Truth about Reality?Science Discovers the Truth about Reality, Stathis PsillosScience Does Not Discover the Truth about Reality, Darrell P. RowbottomResponses:Rowbottoms Response to PsillosPsilloss Response to Rowbottom6. Are Scientific Explanations Limited to Natural Causes?Scientific Explanations Are Limited to Natural Causes, Robert C. BishopScientific Explanations Are Not Limited to Natural Causes, Bruce L. GordonResponses:Gordons Response to BishopBishops Response to GordonEssay SuggestionsFor Further ReadingPart II: Problems in MetaphysicsIntroduction to Part II, Steven B. Cowan7. Are There Universals?There Are Universals, Paul GouldThere Are No Universals, Guido ImaguireResponses:Imaguires Response to GouldGoulds Response to Imaguire8. What Is the Mind?The Mind is Material, Andrew MelnykThe Mind is Immaterial, Charles TaliaferroResponses:Taliaferros Response to MelnykMelnyks Response to Taliaferro9. Is Freedom Compatible with Determinism?Freedom Is Not Compatible with Determinism, Christopher FranklinFreedom Is Compatible with Determinism, Steven B. CowanResponses:Cowans Response to FranklinFranklins Response to Cowan10. Does God Exist?God Exists, Joshua RasmussenGod Does Not Exist, Bruce RussellResponses:Russells Response to RasmussenRasmussens Response to RussellEssay SuggestionsFor Further ReadingIndex Review Cowans text is a one-stop shop for introductory philosophy instructors and students, featuring both excerpts from classic philosophical texts and contemporary discussions which will bring students up to speed on the current state of each debate. This unique format reinforces for readers the fact that to study philosophy is to enter into a conversation as long as human history itself. * James S. Spiegel, Professor of Philosophy and Religion, Taylor University, USA *Epistemology and Metaphysics are the spinal cord of current analytic philosophy: distinct but not divided. So its a great idea of Steve Cowans to arrange a team of philosophers to hold critical conversations on these main topics. He has assembled an interesting team of philosophers, some well-known, others new, and their efforts will enlighten many students. * Paul Helm, Emeritus Professor of the History and Philosophy of Religion, Kings College London, UK * Promotional With original debates between contemporary philosophers, this introduction outlines, argues and defends major philosophical viewpoints in metaphysics and epistemology. Review Quote Epistemology and Metaphysics are the spinal cord of current analytic philosophy: distinct but not divided. So its a great idea of Steve Cowans to arrange a team of philosophers to hold critical conversations on these main topics. He has assembled an interesting team of philosophers, some well-known, others new, and their efforts will enlighten many students. Promotional "Headline" With original debates between contemporary philosophers, this introduction outlines, argues and defends major philosophical viewpoints in metaphysics and epistemology. Feature Pairs together contemporary philosophers with opposing views to introduce metaphysical and epistemological problems Details ISBN1350016063 Pages 416 Year 2020 ISBN-10 1350016063 ISBN-13 9781350016064 Publication Date 2020-02-06 Format Paperback Imprint Bloomsbury Academic Subtitle An Introduction to Contemporary Debates Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Edited by Steven B. Cowan DEWEY 121 Affiliation Louisiana College, USA Language English UK Release Date 2020-02-06 NZ Release Date 2020-02-06 Author Professor Steven B. Cowan Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC AU Release Date 2020-02-05 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:137374699;

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