Epistemology and E Guide - Resources and Review

Introduces the subject of epistemology by analysing the development of its theory as a philosophical discipline.
 
Defines epistemology and summarises the history of its study. Epistemology is derived from the Greek words episteme, which means knowledge, and logos, which means theory. It is the branch of philosophy that addresses the philosophical problems surrounding the theory of knowledge. It answers many questions concerning what knowledge is, how it is obtained, and what makes it knowledge.
 
This essay discusses the motives behind the search for truth and the application of truth within academic disciplines.
 
An extension of a Master's thesis on the nature, evolution and future of human reality construction, written in non
academic style.
 
Paper examining the relationship between cause and effect, considering the laws of probability.
 
Offers original articles and features about philosophy, plus annotated links to selected relevant Internet resources, compiled by a subject specialist, a subject
specific bulletin board, and details of related news and events. Topics include aesthetics, ancient philosophers, Aristotle, Eastern philosophy, epistemology, ethics, Internet issues such as censorship, logic, metaphysics, philosophy of the mind, philosophy of science and political philosophy.
 
A bibliography of works by women in aesthetics, epistemology, ethics, logic, metaphysics and history of philosophy.
 
Discussion, articles, and institutions related to metaphysics and epistemology.
 
Full text articles written from a Christian perspective on a range of topics including the value of marriage, moral decision making, pluralism, worship music and spirituality. Archives are available from December 1994.
 
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