Understanding Empiricism

Informationen zum Autor Robert G. Meyers Klappentext Offers an introduction to empiricism and the empiricist tradition in philosophy. This book presents empiricism as a philosophical outlook that unites several philosophers and discusses important philosophical issues bearing on the subject. Intended for students, it is a survey of the history of empiricist ideas. Zusammenfassung Offers an introduction to empiricism and the empiricist tradition in philosophy. This book presents empiricism as a philosophical outlook that unites several philosophers and discusses important philosophical issues bearing on the subject. Intended for students, it is a survey of the history of empiricist ideas. Inhaltsverzeichnis Abbreviations Introduction: empiricism and rationalism 1. Locke, knowledge and the innate 2. Berkeley's defence of idealism 3. Induction and Hume's empiricism 4. Foundations and empiricism 5. Empiricism and the a priori 6. Empiricism and skepticism 7. Empiricism and religious belief 8. Conclusion: naturalism and empiricism Questions for discussion and revision Further reading References Index

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: David R. Cerbone, Robert G. Meyers, Meyers Robert G.
• Editore: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 05.09.2006
• EAN: 9781844650590
• ISBN: 978-1-84465-059-0
• Pagine: 192
• Dimensioni: 140 mm x 220 mm x 14 mm
• Serie: Understanding Movements in Mod; Understanding Movements in Mod
• Categorie: Scienze umane, arte, musica > Filosofia; PHILOSOPHY / General, HISTORY / General, Philosophy, PHILOSOPHY / Movements / Empiricism, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Cultural & Ethnic Studies / General