Skeptical Invariantism Reconsidered
Essays on the Nature of Knowledge and Skepticism
Christos Kyriacou editor Kevin Wallbridge editor
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
Published:27th May '24
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This collection examines skeptical invariantism, offering new insights and questions for future research. Skeptical Invariantism Reconsidered is essential for scholars in epistemology.
This collection of original essays delves into the concept of skeptical invariantism within the realm of knowledge theory. It provides a well-organized, contemporary overview of skeptical invariantism, presenting fresh questions and potential research paths. By focusing on this often-neglected semantic characterization of skepticism, the book moves away from historical perspectives, emphasizing the significance of skepticism in modern philosophical discussions.
The essays within Skeptical Invariantism Reconsidered treat the semantic form of skepticism as a credible stance, rather than simply dismissing it as false. This approach allows for a more nuanced exploration of the arguments surrounding skepticism. The contributors engage with three pivotal questions regarding skeptical invariantism: the variability of knowledge standards, the demands of those standards, and the adequacy of the evidence and methods we can employ to meet them.
Scholars and advanced students in the fields of epistemology and the philosophy of language will find Skeptical Invariantism Reconsidered particularly engaging. The collection not only presents diverse philosophical viewpoints but also invites readers to contemplate the implications of skeptical invariantism for ongoing debates in knowledge theory.
"This volume represents a fresh wave of renewed reflection on the venerable topic of skeptical invariantism. The contributions to this volume provide a much-needed update to the discussion of this important topic, bringing skeptical invariantism into dialogue with recent developments in contemporary epistemology." – James R. Beebe, University at Buffalo, USA
ISBN: 9781032027463
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Weight: 462g
324 pages