Contemporary Debates in Epistemology

Eleven pairs of newly commissioned essays face off on opposite sides of fundamental problems in current theories of knowledge.

• Brings together fresh debates on eleven of the most controversial issues in epistemology.
  
• Questions addressed include: Is knowledge contextual? Can skepticism be refuted? Can beliefs be justified through coherence alone? Is justified belief responsible belief?
  
• Lively debate format sharply defines the issues, and paves the way for further discussion.
  
• Will serve as an accessible introduction to the major topics in contemporary epistemology, whilst also capturing the imagination of professional philosophers.