Metaepistemology and Skepticism

In this excellent treatment of the internalism-externalism debate in contemporary epistemology, Richard Fumerton explores its implications for traditional skeptical concerns. When one fully understands these implications, Fumerton argues, one will see philosophical usefulness of a foundationalism relying on acquaintance. Contending that the externalist response to skepticism is too quick and easy, Fumerton defends a version of internalism, but in doing so puts into stark relief the radically different alternatives for dealing with skepticism that our metaepistemological views force upon us.

About the author

Richard A. Fumerton is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Iowa. He is the author of Metaphysical and Epistemological Problems of Perception and Reason and Morality: A Defense of the Egocentric Perspective

Product details

• Authors: Richard A. Fumerton, Fumerton Richard A.
• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 21.11.1995
• EAN: 9780847681075
• ISBN: 978-0-8476-8107-5
• Dimensions: 149 mm x 227 mm x 19 mm
• Weight: 363 g
• Series: Studies in Epistemology and Cognitive Theory
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Biology > Miscellaneous; PHILOSOPHY / Epistemology, Philosophy: epistemology & theory of knowledge, Philosophy: epistemology and theory of knowledge