Epistemology: Becoming Intellectually Virtuous

How do we know what we know? What have wisdom, prudence and studiousness to do with justifying our beliefs? Jay Wood begins this introduction to epistemology by taking an extended look at the idea of knowing within the context of the intellectual virtues. He then surveys current views of foundationalism, epistemic justification and reliabilism. Finally he examines the relationship of epistemology to religious belief, and the role of emotions and virtues in proper cognitive functioning Professors will find this text, with its many examples drawn from everyday student experience, especially useful in introducing students to the formal study of epistemology.

Author: W. Jay Wood
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: IVP Academic
Published: 09/09/1998
Series: Contours of Christian Philosophy
Pages: 216
Weight: 0.66lbs
Size: 8.20h x 5.40w x 0.70d
ISBN: 9780877845225