Ancien livre de biblioth�que avec �quipements. Sans jaquette. Couverture diff�rente. Edition 1992. Ammareal reverse jusqu'� 15% du prix net de cet article � des organisations caritatives. ENGLISH DESCRIPTION Book Condition: Used, Very good. Former library book. No dust jacket. Different cover. Edition 1992. Ammareal gives back up to 15% of this item's net price to charity organizations.

Bestandsnummer des Verk�ufers G-312-104

Verk�ufer kontaktieren

Diesen Artikel melden

Bibliografische Details

Titel: Human Knowledge and Human Nature: A New Introduction to an Ancient Debate
Verlag: Oxford University Press
Erscheinungsjahr: 1992
Sprache: Englisch
ISBN-10: 0198751028
ISBN-13: 9780198751021
Einband: No jacket
Zustand: Tr�s bon

�ber diesen Titel

Inhaltsangabe

Contemporary debates in epistemology devote much attention to the nature of knowledge, but neglect the question of its sources. The distinctive focus of Human Knowledge and Human Nature is on the latter, especially on the question of innateness. Peter Carruthers' aim is to transform and reinvigorate contemporary empiricism, while also providing an introduction to a range of issues in the theory of knowledge. He gives a lively presentation and assessment of the claims of classical empiricism, particularly its denial of substantive a priori knowledge and also of innate knowledge. He argues that we would be right to reject the substantive a priori but not innateness, and then presents a novel account of the main motivation behind empiricism, which leaves contemporary empiricists free to accept innate knowledge and concepts. He closes with a discussion of scepticism, arguing that acceptance of innate concepts may lead to a decisive resolution of the problem in favour of realism. This book is intended for intermediate level students on courses in the theory of knowledge. Supplementary text for students on courses on history of modern philosophy.

Cr�ticas

"Very good introduction to contemporary issues in theory of knowledge. Exceptionally clear and concise."--Manuel Davenport, Texas A&M "A careful reflection on the relation of human nature to the bases of our knowledge. Lucidly and engagingly written."--Leonard W. Ortmann, Conception Seminary College "Students of philosophy will find Human Knowledge and Human Nature both instructive and provocative."--Times Literary Supplement "Very good introduction to contemporary issues in theory of knowledge. Exceptionally clear and concise."--Manuel Davenport, Texas A&M "A careful reflection on the relation of human nature to the bases of our knowledge. Lucidly and engagingly written."--Leonard W. Ortmann, Conception Seminary College "Students of philosophy will find Human Knowledge and Human Nature both instructive and provocative."--Times Literary Supplement "Very good introduction to contemporary issues in theory of knowledge. Exceptionally clear and concise."--Manuel Davenport, Texas A& M "A careful reflection on the relation of human nature to the bases of our knowledge. Lucidly and engagingly written."--Leonard W. Ortmann, Conception Seminary College "Students of philosophy will find Human Knowledge and Human Nature both instructive and provocative."--Times Literary Supplement "Very good introduction to contemporary issues in theory of knowledge. Exceptionally clear and concise."--Manuel Davenport, Texas A&M "A careful reflection on the relation of human nature to the bases of our knowledge. Lucidly and engagingly written."--Leonard W. Ortmann, Conception Seminary College "Students of philosophy will find Human Knowledge and Human Nature both instructive and provocative."--Times Literary Supplement

��ber diesen Titel� kann sich auf eine andere Ausgabe dieses Titels beziehen.

Anbieterinformationen

English below. Ammareal est une librairie professionnelle sp�cialis�e dans le livre d?occasion. Nous exp�dions partout dans le monde. Nous avons plus de 250 000 ouvrages en stock dont un grand nombre de livres techniques et acad�miques. Nous reversons jusqu?� 15% du prix de vente de chaque livre � des organisations caritatives, des biblioth�ques et des associations luttant contre l?illettrisme. Ce que nous ne vendons pas nous le donnons, ce que nous ne donnons pas nous le recyclons. Ammareal is a professional bookseller speciliazed in used books. We ship worldwide. We have more than 250 000 books in stock, including a large number of technical and university-level books. We give back up to 15% of the price of each book to charities, libraries and organizations fighting in favor of literacy. What we do not sell, we give, what we do not give we recycle.

Zur Homepage des Verk�ufers