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Skepticism, Justification, and Explanation

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  1. James W. Cornman
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Part of the book series: Philosophical Studies Series (PSSP, volume 18)

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Table of contents (11 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xxviii
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  2. An Argument for the Explanatory Foundational Theory and Against Skepticism

    1. An Argument for the Explanatory Foundational Theory and Against Skepticism

      • James W. Cornman
      Pages 1-21

  4. An Examination of Nonfoundational Theories

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 125-125
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    2. Foundational Versus Nonfoundational Theories of Justification

      • James W. Cornman
      Pages 127-156

    3. A Foundational Theory with Explanatory Coherence

      • James W. Cornman
      Pages 157-195

    4. Explanatory Systems: Conditions of Adequacy and Systemic Tests

      • James W. Cornman
      Pages 196-224

    5. The Systemic Tests of Economy and Simplicity

      • James W. Cornman
      Pages 225-251

    6. The Explanatory Foundational Theory and Skepticism

      • James W. Cornman
      Pages 252-280

    7. Summary and Concluding Remarks

      • James W. Cornman
      Pages 281-314

  5. Back Matter

    Pages 315-343
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About this book

This book is a manuscript that was virtually complete when James W. Cornman died. Most of the chapters were in final form, and all but the last had been revised by the author. The last chapter was in handwritten form, and the concluding remarks were not finished. Swain took charge of the proofreading and John L. Thomas compiled the indices with the assistance of Lehrer. It is our opinion that this manuscript, like the other books Cornman published, is one of exceptional scholarly and philo­ sophical importance. As do all of his philosophical publications, this work reflects Cornman's great love for philosophy and his commitment to the search for truth. Every serious student and author of epistemology will benefit from and admire the thorough scholarship and rigorous argumentation they will find herein. It has been our privilege to partici­ pate in the preparation of the manuscript for the philosophical public. KEITH LEHRER MARSHALL SWAIN IX INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION TO EPISTEMOLOGICAL SKEPTICISM Many philosophers try to refute skepticism, but few try to give a precise characterization of the thesis they attack. My first aim, consequently, is to characterize skepticism, or, more precisely, several species of skepticism. Then I shall choose those species I wish to consider and justify my choice. To begin, let me distinguish what I shall call "epistemological skepticism" from the thesis I shall call "ontological nihilism" and from what is believed by someone whom I shall call an "ontological skeptic".

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Skepticism, Justification, and Explanation

  • Authors: James W. Cornman

  • Series Title: Philosophical Studies Series

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-8958-0

  • Publisher: Springer Dordrecht

  • eBook Packages: Springer Book Archive

  • Copyright Information: D. Reidel Publishing Company, Dordrecht, Holland 1980

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-90-277-1041-3Published: 30 April 1980

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-94-009-8960-3Published: 03 November 2011

  • eBook ISBN: 978-94-009-8958-0Published: 06 December 2012

  • Series ISSN: 0921-8599

  • Series E-ISSN: 2542-8349

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XXIX, 343

  • Topics: Modern Philosophy

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