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Author: Alvin I. Goldman Publisher: Oxford University Press ISBN: 9780198031734 Category : Philosophy Languages : en Pages : 246
Book Description
How can we know? How can we attain justified belief? These traditional questions in epistemology have inspired philosophers for centuries. Now, in this exceptional work, Alvin Goldman, distinguished scholar and leader in the fields of epistemology and mind, approaches such inquiries as legitimate methods or "pathways" to knowledge. He examines the notion of private and public knowledge, arguing for the epistemic legitimacy of private and introspective methods of gaining knowledge, yet acknowledging the equal importance of social and public mechanisms in the quest for truth. Throughout, he addresses this opposition but proposes a rigorous framework that resolves such tensions, making this collection of papers one of the most important contributions to the theory of knowledge in recent years.
Author: Alvin I. Goldman Publisher: Oxford University Press ISBN: 9780198031734 Category : Philosophy Languages : en Pages : 246
Book Description
How can we know? How can we attain justified belief? These traditional questions in epistemology have inspired philosophers for centuries. Now, in this exceptional work, Alvin Goldman, distinguished scholar and leader in the fields of epistemology and mind, approaches such inquiries as legitimate methods or "pathways" to knowledge. He examines the notion of private and public knowledge, arguing for the epistemic legitimacy of private and introspective methods of gaining knowledge, yet acknowledging the equal importance of social and public mechanisms in the quest for truth. Throughout, he addresses this opposition but proposes a rigorous framework that resolves such tensions, making this collection of papers one of the most important contributions to the theory of knowledge in recent years.
Author: Douglas W. Shrader Publisher: Pearson ISBN: Category : Philosophy Languages : en Pages : 474
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Combining classical and contemporary readings with original essays, Pathways to Philosophy offers an imaginative introduction to the art of philosophical reflection and wonderment. The collection reflects the inherent multidisciplinary nature of the field - revealing and exploring the connections between philosophy, science, and literature. All material is carefully chosen, edited, and coordinated to ensure its accessibility to readers of all levels. The result is a presentation that is engaging, provocative, and fun. There are four main sections divided into twelve chapters held together by a common thread: analysis and exploration of concepts and dimensions of the Self. The readings cover Eastern as well as Western traditions, and include selections by both women and men. In the process, it provides coverage of a number of topics which, though important, are often omitted from introductory texts.
Author: K. Srinagesh Ph.D SAMPURNA SRINAGESH PH.D Publisher: Page Publishing Inc ISBN: 1645440737 Category : Philosophy Languages : en Pages : 312
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Key features: Buddhist philosophy in India and China Lasting effects of the thoughts of Confucius and Lao Tzu Some attempts to update and later to bypass Confucian thoughts The oldest philosophical thoughts of India: Vedas and Upanishads Roots of casteism in India; Manu's Dharma Shastra Attempts of the ancients to justify worldly life: Artha Shastra and Kama Sutra Recurrent philosophy supporting religion in India Pathways to Philosophy is a text meant to introduce to the Western reader the philosophic background of a fairly large number of Chinese and Indians who migrate to the United States and other English-speaking countries. The book traces briefly the variety and evolution of the wisdom in each of these most populated and developing countries. Being familiar with the philosophic traditions of these people with whom people in the West have to deal for good or bad makes it easy to understand, accept, and appreciate their worth. The book is written as if meant to be an introductory text for a one-semester course to college undergraduates. The instructors, without having to dwell deep into the foreign classics, can easily master the resources with this book as the guide. The student can enjoy the variety of foreign philosophic traditions that will enrich their own. Related texts: Sourcebook in Chinese Philosophy Sourcebook in Indian Philosophy Wisdom of China and India
Author: Mark S. M. Scott Publisher: Fortress Press ISBN: 1451469802 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 248
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Why does God permit evil and suffering? This question, known as the problem of evil in theological and philosophical circles, has perennially vexed Christian theology. Academic studies on the problem of evil, however, have failed to move the conversation forward in recent years. In this volume, designed for students and scholars alike, Mark S. M. Scott traces the major models and motifs in Christian explanations for evil (called theodicies) and argues for a thorough rethinking of the problem of evil and theodicy based on distinctly Christian theological criteria and resources.
Author: Dale Jacquette Publisher: ISBN: 9780756798680 Category : Languages : en Pages : 555
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Features both a historical & a topical approach to the central problems in the field of philosophy -- questions regarding existence, knowledge, & moral & political value. Explains & analyzes seminal works by Plato, Aristotle, Ockham, Descartes, Berkeley, Kant, Mill, Nietzsche, Moore, & Rawls. Applies the pathwaysÓ metaphor to the various intersecting & overlapping lines of thought represented by this selection of authors, drawing connections between their ideas. Students learn how to interpret & critically evaluate difficult philosophical writings in their historical contexts -- how to identify concepts, questions, definitions, arguments, & major components of philosophical reasoning in a systematic way. Illustrations.
Author: Piet Naud‚ Publisher: AFRICAN SUN MeDIA ISBN: 1928357156 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 247
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ÿ"The public rationality of Christian faith is demonstrated in the way that Christian convictions make contributions to the contents and substance of intellectual, pluralistic public discourses on themes like economic justice and human rights. The impact of Christian faith for all walks of life, from the most intimate individual life to the most social, global and cosmic life, are dealt with in this great work of Public Theology from the African soil." - Prof Nico Koopman
Author: Franklin Merrell-Wolff Publisher: Harmony ISBN: 9780517527771 Category : Altered states of consciousness Languages : en Pages : 0
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Pathways Through to Space is the first coherent, practical guide to achieving higher levels of consciousness. An outstanding contribution to mystic literature, this personal experiential journal offers an intimate view of one man's search for the truth. With the insight and sensitivity of Gurdjieff, Ouspensky, Lilly, Castaneda, and Laing, the words of this highly developed scientist-thinker will serve as an inspiration for greater and more expansive experiences, leading the way toward a new synthesis of perception and understanding.
Author: Sandra D. Styres Publisher: University of Toronto Press ISBN: 1487521634 Category : Education Languages : en Pages : 249
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Pathways for Remembering and Recognizing Indigenous Thought in Education is an exploration into some of the shared cross-cultural themes that inform and shape Indigenous thought and Indigenous educational philosophy.
Author: Daphna Oyserman Publisher: Oxford University Press ISBN: 0199712204 Category : Social Science Languages : en Pages : 313
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Everyone can imagine their future self, even very young children, and this future self is usually positive and education-linked. To make progress toward an aspired future or away from a feared future requires people to plan and take action. Unfortunately, most people often start too late and commit minimal effort to ineffective strategies that lead their attention elsewhere. As a result, their high hopes and earnest resolutions often fall short. In Pathways to Success Through Identity-Based Motivation Daphna Oyserman focuses on situational constraints and affordances that trigger or impede taking action. Focusing on when the future-self matters and how to reduce the shortfall between the self that one aspires to become and the outcomes that one actually attains, Oyserman introduces the reader to the core theoretical framework of identity-based motivation (IBM) theory. IBM theory is the prediction that people prefer to act in identity-congruent ways but that the identity-to-behavior link is opaque for a number of reasons (the future feels far away, difficulty of working on goals is misinterpreted, and strategies for attaining goals do not feel identity-congruent). Oyserman's book goes on to also include the stakes and how the importance of education comes into play as it improves the lives of the individual, their family, and their society. The framework of IBM theory and how to achieve it is broken down into three parts: how to translate identity-based motivation into a practical intervention, an outline of the intervention, and empirical evidence that it works. In addition, the book also includes an implementation manual and fidelity measures for educators utilizing this book to intervene for the improvement of academic outcomes.
Author: Alvin I. Goldman
Author: Alvin I. Goldman
Author: Blake Wiley Burleson
Author: Douglas W. Shrader
Author: K. Srinagesh Ph.D SAMPURNA SRINAGESH PH.D
Author: Mark S. M. Scott
Author: Dale Jacquette
Author: Piet Naud‚
Author: Franklin Merrell-Wolff
Author: Sandra D. Styres
Author: Daphna Oyserman