New Perspectives on Epistemic Closure

This book explores epistemic closure, connecting it to other epistemological themes like scepticism, dogmatism, evidentialism, epistemic logic, and modal epistemology. It discusses key issues such as deductive entailment, scepticism, justification transmission, Moores Paradox, and knowledge theories. It is valuable for scholars and advanced students in epistemology.

Format: Hardback
Length: 194 pages
Publication date: 30 September 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive volume explores cutting-edge research on epistemic closure, drawing from esteemed philosophers and emerging voices in the field. By examining the interplay between epistemic closure principles and related themes such as skepticism, dogmatism, evidentialism, epistemic logic, and modal epistemology, it sheds light on the intricate dynamics of knowledge acquisition and justification. The chapters in this book delve into the core concepts of closure and transmission, presenting compelling arguments for and against various closure and transmission principles. The contributors address critical issues such as whether knowledge and justification are closed under deductive entailment, whether skepticism can be adequately addressed by restricting closure principles, whether justification for a set of premises can fail to transmit across inference to a conclusion, Moores Paradox, and the implications of different theories of knowledge, including contextualism, contrastivism, and relevant alternatives epistemology, in rejecting closure.

New Perspectives on Epistemic Closure is a valuable resource for scholars and advanced students engaged in epistemology. It offers a comprehensive examination of the latest developments in this field, providing insights into the complex issues and debates surrounding epistemic closure. By presenting a diverse range of perspectives and methodologies, this book fosters a deeper understanding of the theoretical and practical implications of epistemic closure and its role in shaping our understanding of knowledge and justification.

Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367610203