The Theory of Knowledge: Classical and Contemporary ReadingsThis comprehensive anthology offers a solid but accessible set of classical and contemporary readings (58 in all) representing all the major problems and viewpoints (from Plato to the internalist/externalist debate, from skepticism to the ethics of belief). Clear introductions to each section, short abstracts outlining each reading, as well as bibliographical material aid in student understanding. |
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Page 157
... evidence can make a difference . Since I now know that Tom stole the book , I now know that any evidence that appears to indicate something else is misleading . That does not warrant me in simply disregarding any further evidence ...
... evidence can make a difference . Since I now know that Tom stole the book , I now know that any evidence that appears to indicate something else is misleading . That does not warrant me in simply disregarding any further evidence ...
Page 158
... evidence . Furthermore , he should not rest content with the evidence he hap- pens to have but should try to make sure he is not overlooking any relevant evidence . A good scientist will not accept a conclusion unless he has some reason ...
... evidence . Furthermore , he should not rest content with the evidence he hap- pens to have but should try to make sure he is not overlooking any relevant evidence . A good scientist will not accept a conclusion unless he has some reason ...
Page 538
... evidence to the contrary , the marriage probably will be saved . She reasons that her husband will very likely get over his infatuation and return to his marital commitment . Suppose she has good evidence for this second belief . Should ...
... evidence to the contrary , the marriage probably will be saved . She reasons that her husband will very likely get over his infatuation and return to his marital commitment . Suppose she has good evidence for this second belief . Should ...
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