Epistemology: Becoming Intellectualy Virtuous
How do we know what we know? What have wisdom, prudence and studiousness to do with justifying our beliefs? Jay Wood begins this introduction to epistemology by taking an extended look at the idea of knowing within the context of the intellectual virtues. He then surveys current views of foundationalism, epistemic justification and reliabilism. Finally he examines the relationship of epistemology to religious belief, and the role of emotions and virtues in proper cognitive functioning\...
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How do we know what we know? What have wisdom, prudence and studiousness to do with justifying our beliefs? Jay Wood begins this introduction to epistemology by taking an extended look at the idea of knowing within the context of the intellectual virtues. He then surveys current views of foundationalism, epistemic justification and reliabilism. Finally, he examines the relationship of epistemology to religious belief, and the role of emotions and virtues in proper cognitive functioning.
Preface71The Nature of Epistemology92Exploring the Intellectual Virtues333An Extended Look at Some Intellectual Virtues544Foundationalism775Epistemic Justification1056Reliabilism1267Epistemology & Religious Belief1548The Role of Emotions & Virtues in Proper Cognitive Functioning175Suggestions for Further Reading197Notes199Names Index213Subject Index215
