Synopsis
In this definitive text, Laurence BonJour introduces the serious philosophy student to the history and concepts of epistemology, while simultaneously challenging them to take an active part in its ongoing debates. The text reflects BonJour's conviction that the place to start any discussion of the theories of knowledge is with the classical problems, beginning with and centered around Descartes. Only after the groundwork for understanding epistemology is laid does BonJour move on to the more contemporary revolutions against the classical approach.
Booknews
BonJour (philosophy, U. of Washington) presents an undergraduate textbook introducing students with some background in philosophy to epistemology. He begins with a discussion of classical problems approached from an essentially Cartesian perspective, in order to prepare readers for the anti-Cartesian revolts to follow. The text attempts to follow a dialectic approach, in which arguments are followed by responses and still further arguments. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)