Illuminating Errors: New Essays on Knowledge from Non-Knowledge

This book explores the possibility of inferential knowledge based on premises that are not known, such as false beliefs, unjustified beliefs, gettiered beliefs, and propositions one does not even believe. It features original contributions from prominent scholars in epistemology and philosophy of mind and advances the debate about knowledge from non-knowledge in novel and interesting directions.

Format: Hardback
Length: 330 pages
Publication date: 20 July 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This groundbreaking collection of essays delves into the fascinating realm of knowledge derived from non-knowledge and related issues. It showcases original contributions from some of the most esteemed and emerging scholars in contemporary epistemology. The book explores the intriguing question of whether and how epistemology can embrace cases where knowledge is generated from sources other than traditional knowledge.

The contributors to this thought-provoking volume address a range of thought-provoking questions, including whether reasoning from false beliefs can lead to knowledge, whether reasoning from unjustified beliefs can generate knowledge, whether reasoning from gettierred beliefs can yield knowledge, and whether reasoning from propositions one does not even believe can result in knowledge. Through their insightful and rigorous analysis, the authors advance the ongoing debate about knowledge from non-knowledge in innovative and thought-provoking directions.

Illuminating Errors is a must-read for researchers and advanced students engaged in epistemology and philosophy of mind. It offers a comprehensive and insightful exploration of the complex interplay between knowledge, belief, and reasoning, providing valuable insights into the broader field of epistemology.

Weight: 790g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367630423