Awareness in Logic and Epistemology: A Conceptual Schema and Logical Study of The Underlying Main Epistemic Concepts

This book connects Epistemology and Epistemic Logic by creating a conceptual schema that provides a theoretical foundation for the development of Epistemic Logic. It introduces three core notions: "Epistemic Awareness," "Knowledge," and "Justification," and presents the Explicit Aware Knowledge (EAK) Schema, which illustrates the relationship between these notions and provides a concrete application into a logical structure. The book concludes by discussing the uses and applications of the EAK-Schema, highlighting its ability to serve as a theoretical correlate to dynamic extensions of Awareness Logic and as an abstract conceptual structure for re-interpreting Epistemology.

Format: Hardback
Length: 130 pages
Publication date: 20 June 2021
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This comprehensive book presents a groundbreaking conceptual framework that establishes a profound connection between Epistemology and Epistemic Logic. By seamlessly bridging these two fields, it provides a solid theoretical foundation for the contemporary advancements in Epistemic Logic, particularly in understanding the dynamics of information. This book serves as a vital bridge between the perspectives of Awareness Justification Internalism and a dynamic approach to Awareness Logic, offering a comprehensive and coherent framework for understanding knowledge and justification.

The book begins with an insightful introduction that explores the key themes in Epistemic Logic and Epistemology, highlighting the historical disconnection between these two disciplines. It then delves into a detailed analysis of three fundamental notions that form the core of the conceptual schema: "Epistemic Awareness," "Knowledge," and "Justification."

To illustrate the schema, the book presents the Explicit Aware Knowledge (EAK) Schema, utilizing a diagram featuring three ellipses. This visual representation helps to clarify the structure and relationships within the schema. Additionally, a formal model is developed based on a neighborhood-model structure, showcasing a practical application of the EAK-Schema within a logical framework.

The book concludes with insightful conclusions and final remarks that explore the diverse uses and applications of the EAK-Schema. It emphasizes that the most remarkable aspect of the schema is its dual role as a theoretical correlate to the dynamic extensions of Awareness Logic, providing it with a philosophical foundation, and as an abstract conceptual structure for re-interpreting Epistemology.

Through its comprehensive and interdisciplinary approach, this book offers valuable insights into the complex realm of knowledge and justification, paving the way for further advancements in the fields of Epistemology and Epistemic Logic.

Weight: 454g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030696054
Edition number: 1st ed. 2021