Skepticism and Cognitivism: A Study in the Foundations of Knowledge

Skepticism and Cognitivism explores the possibility of knowledge and examines the skeptical tradition in Western philosophy, focusing on classical and contemporary defenders. It also includes an examination of the relationship between skepticism and cognitivism.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 308 pages
Publication date: 25 March 2022
Publisher: University of California Press

Skepticism and Cognitivism delve into the core of epistemology, exploring the possibility of knowledge. It begins by examining the skeptical tradition in Western philosophy, delving into the arguments of thinkers who assert that human knowledge is limited. The book then focuses on classical skeptics from the Academic and Pyrrhonistic schools, such as Sextus Empiricus and Pyrrho, as well as the skepticism of David Hume. Subsequently, chapters 3 through 5 explore contemporary defenders of skepticism, including Keith Lehrer, Arne Næss, and Peter Unger. In chapter 6, the author assumes the role of a skeptic himself and develops and expands upon theories within the skeptical framework. The book concludes by examining the relationship between skepticism and cognitivism, drawing conclusions about the nature and extent of human knowledge.

This title is part of UC Press' Voices Revived program, which celebrates the University of California Press' commitment to discovering and nurturing exceptional minds, providing them with a platform to express their ideas, reach a wider audience, and have a significant impact. By resurrecting titles from the backlist dating back to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible again through print-on-demand technology. Originally published in 1978, this book contributes to the ongoing exploration of epistemological questions and sheds light on the diverse perspectives within the skeptical tradition.

Weight: 408g
Dimension: 216 x 140 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780520304918