{"product_id":"9780367208875-can-we-know-anything","title":"Can We Know Anything?","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Debate. \u003cp\u003eIn this book, Michael Huemer and Bryan Frances debate whether - and how - we can gain knowledge of the world outside of our own minds. Starting with opening statements, the debate moves through two rounds of replies.\u003c\/p\u003e. \u003cp\u003eIn this book, Michael Huemer and Bryan Frances debate whether – and how – we can gain knowledge of the world outside of our own minds. Starting with opening statements, the debate moves through two rounds of replies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrances argues that we lack knowledge because, for example, we cannot rule out the possibility that we are brains in vats being artificially stimulated in such a way as to create an illusion of living in the real world. Huemer disagrees that we need evidence against such possibilities in order to gain knowledge of the external world, maintaining instead that we are entitled to presume that things are as they appear unless and until we acquire specific grounds for thinking otherwise. The authors go on to discuss how one should think about controversial issues wherein the experts persistently disagree. Frances argues that we should generally withhold judgment about such issues or at least greatly reduce our confidence. Huemer agrees that people are often overconfident about controversial issues but tries to carve out exceptions wherein one can rationally hold on to controversial views.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccessible whilst also detailed and substantial, this thoughtful debate is suitable for readers at all levels, from those encountering the topic for the first time through those who are deeply familiar with the issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShowcases arguments from two leading philosophers in standard form and in clear language\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePresents definitions in an easily accessible form\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSummary boxes recap key arguments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes an annotated bibliography and glossary of all specialized vocabulary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40976199909473,"sku":"9780367208875","price":28.68,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/products\/stand_15706459_jpg.jpg?v=1705534732","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/9780367208875-can-we-know-anything","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}