In this fascinating study of epistemology, philosopher and amateur archaeologist Peter Kosso argues for a coherence model of epistemic justification. In the first part, the conceptual argument, he proposes a model of knowledge of the past. In the second part he presents three detailed case studies drawn from the work of historians and archaeologists. These studies are used to support and fine-tune the model outlined in the first part. Kosso presents many insights into the limits of knowledge and our ability to know the mental as well as the physical past. Historians, archaeologists, and philosophers interested in epistemology will find this accessible work to be of great value.
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In this fascinating study of epistemology, philosopher and amateur archaeologist Peter Kosso argues for a coherence model of epistemic justification. In the first part, the conceptual argument, he proposes a model of knowledge of the past. In the second part he presents three detailed case studies drawn from the work of historians and archaeologists. These studies are used to support and fine-tune the model outlined in the first part. Kosso presents many insights into the limits of knowledge and our ability to know the mental as well as the physical past. Historians, archaeologists, and philosophers interested in epistemology will find this accessible work to be of great value.
Imprint | Prometheus Books |
Country of origin | United States |
Release date | October 2001 |
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First published | October 2001 |
Authors | Peter Kosso |
Dimensions | 241 x 159 x 19mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Hardcover |
Pages | 200 |
ISBN-13 | 978-1-57392-907-3 |
Barcode | 9781573929073 |
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LSN | 1-57392-907-7 |