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The major divide in contemporary epistemology is between those who embrace and those who reject a priori knowledge. Albert Casullo provides a systematic treatment of the primary epistemological issues associated with the controversy. By freeing the a priori from traditional assumptions about the nature of knowledge and justification, he offers a novel approach to resolving these issues which assigns a prominent role to empirical evidence. He concludes by arguing that traditional approaches to the a priori, which focus primarily on the concepts of necessity and analyticity, are misguided.
This work investigates the fundamental epistemological divide regarding the validity and nature of a priori knowledge. Albert Casullo, a scholar in the field of epistemology, examines the traditional assumptions that have historically defined this area of study. By challenging the reliance on concepts of necessity and analyticity, he proposes a framework that integrates empirical evidence into the justification process. The text serves as a systematic critique of established philosophical doctrines while offering a contemporary alternative for understanding how knowledge is justified.
What You Will Find
Experts in the field recognize this text as a significant contribution to the ongoing discourse surrounding epistemology and the nature of justification. Readers frequently note the academic density of the prose, which is intended for those with a background in formal philosophical inquiry.
Page Count:
272
Publication Date:
2003-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0198027478
ISBN-13:
9780198027478
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