Epistemology Key Concepts in Philosophy Author:Christopher Norris Key Concepts in Philosophy is a series of concise, accessible and engaging introductions to the core ideas and subjects encountered in the study of philosophy. Specially written to meet the needs of students and those with an interest in, but little prior knowledge of, philosophy, these books open up fascinating, yet sometimes difficult ideas. ... more » The series builds to give a solid grounding in philosophy and each book is also ideal as a companion for further study. Renowned author Christopher Norris provides a lucid survey and analysis of the issues that have shaped that enterprise and continue to dominate present-day discussion. He also brings out with exceptional clarity the ways in which certain "technical" issues in epistemology can have a decisive bearing on matters of practical concern. Epistemology: Key Concepts in Philosophy highlights continuities and contrasts between early and contemporary approaches, and between the sorts of thinking that have typified the mainstream analytic and the modern "continental" lines of descent. Norris introduces the main topics of debate, among them arguments for and against adopting a realist position with regard to various fields of knowledge, from mathematics to the physical sciences and history.« less