Human Knowledge and Human Nature: A New Introduction to an Ancient Debate
No Customer Reviews
Select Format
Select Condition 
Book Overview
Contemporary debates in epistemology devote much attention to the nature of knowledge, but neglect the question of its sources. This book focuses on the latter, especially on the question of innateness. Carruthers' aim is to transform and reinvigorate contemporary empiricism, while also providing an introduction to a range of issues in the theory of knowledge. He gives a lively presentation and assessment of the claims of classical empiricism, particularly its denial of substantive a priori knowledge and of innate knowledge. He argues that we would be right to reject the substantive a priori but not innateness, and then presents a novel account of the main motivation behind empiricism, which leaves contemporary empiricists free to accept innate knowledge and concepts. Carruthers closes with a discussion of scepticism, arguing that acceptance of innate concepts may lead to a decisive resolution of the problem in favor of realism.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0198751028
ISBN13:9780198751021
Release Date:March 1992
Publisher:Oxford University Press, USA
Length:208 Pages
Weight:0.65 lbs.
Dimensions:0.5" x 5.4" x 8.4"
Related Subjects
Epistemology Europe Philosophy Politics & Social Sciences Portugal Social Science Social Sciences SpainCustomer Reviews
0 rating
Copyright © 2025 Thriftbooks.com
Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information | Cookie Policy | Cookie Preferences | Accessibility Statement
ThriftBooks ® and the ThriftBooks ® logo are registered trademarks of Thrift Books Global, LLC
ThriftBooks ® and the ThriftBooks ® logo are registered trademarks of Thrift Books Global, LLC
