The Routledge Handbook of Epistemic Contextualism (Routledge Handbooks in Philosophy)

Book Details:

• Author: Jonathan Jenkins Ichikawa

• Brand: Routledge

• Edition: 1

• Binding: Hardcover

• Number of Pages: 516

• Release Date: 22-Mar-2017

• ISBN: 9781138818392

• Languages: English

• Package Dimensions: 10.6 x 7.2 x 1.3 inches

Product Description:

The Routledge Handbook of Epistemic Contextualism is an essential reference source for anyone engaged in the study of epistemology and philosophy of language. Epistemic contextualism is a contemporary and highly debated topic in philosophy, with proponents arguing that the attribution of knowledge can only be properly understood relative to specific contexts.

This comprehensive Handbook brings together thirty-seven chapters from an international team of contributors, providing a thorough examination of the key topics, debates, and problems related to epistemic contextualism. The book is divided into eight parts:

1. Data and Motivations for Contextualism – Exploring the foundational reasons for the rise of contextualism in epistemology.

2. Methodological Issues – Addressing the challenges and methods used in epistemic contextualism research.

3. Epistemological Implications – Examining how contextualism impacts the broader epistemological landscape.

4. Doing Without Contextualism – Investigating arguments against contextualism and alternative views.

5. Relativism and Disagreement – Exploring the connection between contextualism, relativism, and the problem of disagreement.

6. Semantic Implementations – Analyzing the role of semantics in contextualism and its practical applications.

7. Contextualism Outside ‘Knows’ – Extending contextualism to topics beyond the traditional ‘knows’.

8. Foundational Linguistic Issues – Addressing core linguistic questions related to contextualism.

This Handbook examines important philosophical issues such as the Gettier problem, the lottery paradox, and the relationship between contextualism and relativism. It also delves into topics like ethical judgments, modality, and pragmatics, showing how epistemic contextualism interacts with other fields of philosophy.

The Routledge Handbook of Epistemic Contextualism is an indispensable resource for students, researchers, and anyone interested in epistemology, philosophy of language, and related fields such as linguistics and philosophy of mind.