The Theory of Knowledge: A Coursebook (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780718830885)

A comprehensive introduction to the theory of knowledge; this is a story of what it is to be a rational, sentient human being blessed with a mind, confronted with a complex world. Dr Clare Hay approaches this first book on the theory of knowledge asan introduction to the subject, building it up around the debate between rationalism and empiricism, between the thinking of knowledge as a product of thinking about the contents of our own minds, and the knowledge as a product of our interactions with the world around us. Written for the general reader, it is an excellent starting point for undergraduate and A/AS Level study. Structured around a central narrative thread, it also contains further reading and question sections, with worked exam questions, hints and guidance on the AQA exam. This book will be followed by the publication of The Theory of Knowledge and the Rise of Modern Science, a more sophisticated approach to the subject with an emphasis on the interactions between Science and Philosophy from the 17th century to date.

Author: Clare Hay
ISBN-10: 0718830881
ISBN-13: 9780718830885
Publisher: Lutterworth Press
Language: English
Published: 08/28/2008
Pages: 132
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.43lbs
Size: 9.23h x 6.17w x 0.39d