A Historical and Systematic Perspective on A Priori Knowledge and Justification

This book provides a detailed and comprehensive account of the problem of a priori knowledge from a historical and systematic perspective, discussing Kant's views and the views of other philosophers. It also includes a glossary of important notions and explains the relationship between a priori knowledge, fallibility, and revision.

Format: Hardback
Length: 230 pages
Publication date: 11 August 2022
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

This book offers a thorough and comprehensive exploration of the issue of a priori knowledge, encompassing both a historical and systematic perspective. The author delves into Kant's ideas in relation to the potential for revision, a topic that has received limited attention in philosophical literature. Furthermore, the author examines the perspectives of renowned philosophers, including Quine, Putnam, Kitcher, and Hale, providing a detailed and systematic analysis of their views. Additionally, the book includes a glossary of important notions that offer illuminating accounts of a priori knowledge and related concepts, clarifying the relationship between a priori knowledge, fallibility, and revision. The author's meticulous detailing of concepts such as 'defeasibility,' 'infallibility,' and 'falsifiability' aids readers in grasping the meanings.

The enriched and dual approach taken by the author makes this book an invaluable and accessible guide to the problem of a priori knowledge. By presenting a comprehensive examination of the historical and systematic aspects of a priori knowledge, the book provides a deep understanding of this complex topic and its implications for philosophical discourse.

Weight: 547g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031068737
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022