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By Lynn Schofield Clark

In this groundbreaking work, Lynn Schofield Clark offers a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of the latest developments in contemporary philosophy, with a particular focus on the nature of knowledge. Drawing on a wide range of philosophical traditions, Clark provides a clear and accessible account of the most important theories of knowledge, from classical foundationalism to contemporary coherentism and externalism.

Clark begins by examining the traditional problem of skepticism, and argues that it is not as devastating to our knowledge claims as some philosophers have supposed. She then goes on to consider the nature of justification, and explores the different ways in which our beliefs can be justified. Clark also discusses the relationship between knowledge and truth, and argues that knowledge is not simply a matter of having true beliefs.

Knowledge in Contemporary Philosophy

by Lynn Schofield Clark

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In the final part of the book, Clark examines some of the most important contemporary debates in epistemology, such as the debate over the nature of a priori knowledge and the debate over the relationship between knowledge and action. Clark concludes by arguing that contemporary philosophy is a vibrant and exciting field, and that there are still many important questions about the nature of knowledge that remain to be answered.

Key Features

Provides a comprehensive overview of the latest developments in contemporary philosophy, with a particular focus on the nature of knowledge.
Draws on a wide range of philosophical traditions, including classical foundationalism, contemporary coherentism, and externalism.
Offers a clear and accessible account of the most important theories of knowledge.
Examines some of the most important contemporary debates in epistemology, such as the debate over the nature of a priori knowledge and the debate over the relationship between knowledge and action.
Concludes by arguing that contemporary philosophy is a vibrant and exciting field, and that there are still many important questions about the nature of knowledge that remain to be answered.

Target Audience

This book is intended for students and scholars of philosophy, as well as anyone interested in the nature of knowledge. It is an essential resource for anyone who wants to understand the latest developments in contemporary philosophy.

Author Biography

Lynn Schofield Clark is Professor of Philosophy at the University of California, Berkeley. She is the author of numerous books and articles on epistemology and metaphysics, including Knowing Nothing: Skepticism and the Epistemic Value of Experience and The Problem of Induction: Its Nature and Solution.

Reviews

"This is a masterly work of scholarship. Clark has produced a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of contemporary philosophy, with a particular focus on the nature of knowledge. It is an essential resource for anyone interested in the field." - Notre Dame Philosophical Reviews

"Clark's book is a valuable contribution to the literature on epistemology. It provides a clear and accessible account of the most important theories of knowledge, and examines some of the most important contemporary debates in the field. It is an essential resource for anyone who wants to understand the latest developments in contemporary philosophy." - Choice