Introduction to Philosophy

<p><strong><em>Introduction to Philosophy: Epistemology</em></strong> engages first-time philosophy readers on a guided tour through the core concepts, questions, methods, arguments, and theories of epistemology—the branch of philosophy devoted to the study of knowledge. After a brief overview of the field, the book progresses systematically while placing central ideas and thinkers in historical and contemporary context.</p><p>The chapters cover the analysis of knowledge, the nature of epistemic justification, rationalism vs. empiricism, skepticism, the value of knowledge, the ethics of belief, Bayesian epistemology, social epistemology, and feminist epistemologies. Along the way, instructors and students will encounter a wealth of additional resources and tools:</p><ul><li aria-level="1">Chapter learning outcomes</li><li aria-level="1">Key terms</li><li aria-level="1">Images of philosophers and related art</li><li aria-level="1">Useful diagrams and tables</li><li aria-level="1">Boxes containing excerpts and other supplementary material</li><li aria-level="1">Questions for reflection</li><li aria-level="1">Suggestions for further reading</li><li aria-level="1">A glossary</li></ul><