What is this thing called Knowledge?

What is knowledge? Where does it come from? What kinds of knowledge are there? Can we know anything at all? What is the practical relevance of learning about epistemology? This lucid and engaging introduction grapples with these central questions in the theory of knowledge offering a clear non-partisan view of the main themes of epistemology. Both traditional issues and contemporary ideas are discussed in 22 easily digestible chapters each of which concludes with a useful summary of the main ideas discussed study questions annotated further reading and a guide to internet resources. Each chapter also features text boxes providing bite-sized summaries of key concepts and major philosophers and clear and interesting examples are used throughout. The book concludes with an annotated guide to general introductions to epistemology a glossary of key terms and a summary of the main examples used in epistemology. This is an ideal first textbook in the theory of knowledge for undergraduates coming to philosophy for the first time. This fifth edition has been revised throughout and features a new part devoted to social epistemology. In addition the text as a whole has been refreshed to keep it up-to-date with current developments. . Language: English