The Value of Knowledge and the Pursuit of Understanding: Epistemic attitudinalism : semantic and pragmatic approaches. Semantic and pragmatic versions of epistemic attitudinalism ; Epistemic attitudinalism and the value of knowledge ; The failure of epistemic attitudinalism ; Conclusion

Download or read book The Value of Knowledge and the Pursuit of Understanding: Epistemic attitudinalism : semantic and pragmatic approaches. Semantic and pragmatic versions of epistemic attitudinalism ; Epistemic attitudinalism and the value of knowledge ; The failure of epistemic attitudinalism ; Conclusion written by Jonathan L. Kvanvig and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jonathan Kvanvig argues that epistemology cannot ignore the question of the value of knowledge and questions the assumption that knowledge is always more valuable than the value of its subparts. Clearly written and well argued, the book will appeal to students and professionals in epistemology.