Author Description
Disjunctivism has attracted considerable philosophical attention in recent years: it has been the source of a lively and extended debate spanning the philosophy of perception, epistemology, and the philosophy of action. Adrian Haddock and Fiona Macpherson present seventeen specially written essays, which examine the different forms of disjunctivism and explore the connections between them. This volume will be an essential resource for anyone working in the central areas of philosophy, and the starting point for future research in this fascinating field.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This volume investigates the theoretical coherence and cross-disciplinary implications of disjunctivism across the domains of perception, epistemology, and action. Editors Adrian Haddock and Fiona Macpherson curate a collection of seventeen original essays that analyze the various iterations of disjunctivist thought. The text serves as a rigorous examination of how these disparate philosophical threads intersect and inform one another within contemporary analytic discourse.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Comparative analysis of disjunctivist frameworks in perception and action theory
- Epistemological arguments regarding the nature of knowledge and justification
- Scholarly exploration of the connections between mental states and external reality
Scope Limits
- Does not provide an introductory overview for undergraduate students without prior philosophical training
- Excludes non-analytic perspectives on the philosophy of mind
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts identify this collection as a primary reference for researchers engaged in the ongoing debate surrounding disjunctivist theories. Readers frequently note the high level of academic density and the specialized nature of the arguments presented throughout the essays.
Page Count:
400
Publication Date:
2008-01-01
ISBN-10:
0191528269
ISBN-13:
9780191528262
Philosophy
Epistemology
Academic
Perception philosophy
Philosophy of
Mind & Body