Reason Without Freedom: The Problem of Epistemic Normativity

ISBN-13: 9780415223881 / Angielski / Twarda / 2000 / 208 str.

David Owens

Opis

This study argues that the major problems of epistemology come from concerns about our control over and responsibility for belief. It focuses on the arguments of Descartes, Locke and Hume and presents a discussion of the current trends in the field.

Recenzje

'Owen's book is commendably clear, carefully argued and rich in detail. It also includes interesting historical material on the early moderns ... and a thought-provoking discussion of scepticism ... an accomplished and challenging book that deserves to receive a great deal of critical attention.' - Philosophical Books

Spis treści

Introduction; Part 1 Belief and reason; Chapter 1 Reflection and rationality; Chapter 2 Motivating belief; Chapter 3 Knowledge and conclusive grounds; Chapter 4 Scepticism, certainty and control; Part 2 Freedom and responsibility; Chapter 5 Freedom and the will; Chapter 6 Locke on freedom; Chapter 7 A theory of freedom; Chapter 8 The scope of responsibility; Part 3 Memory and testimony; Chapter 9 Knowledge and its preservation; Chapter 10 The authority of memory; Chapter 11 The authority of testimony;

O autorze

David Owens is a Lecturer in Philosophy at the University of Sheffield.