Wiley Ernest Sosa: And His Critics (Philosophers and their Critics)

Product Description This is the first book devoted to the work of Ernest Sosa, one of the most influential contemporary epistemologists. Part of the acclaimed Philosophers and Their Critics series. The editor’s introduction serves as an introduction to Sosa’s epistemology. Contains critical essays by more than twenty of the most prominent epistemologists in the world, commenting on Sosa's work. Concludes with Sosa’s own reply to his critics. Review "Anyone interested in developments in epistemology over the past 50 years cannot ignore Sosa’s work, and the discussions here make possible a fuller appreciation and understanding of Sosa’s achievements and place in recent epistemology." Notre Dame Philosophical Reviews “This is an excellent collection of essays. It illuminates not only Sosa's philosophical work, but also a large part of contemporary epistemology.” Anil Gupta,UniversityofPittsburgh "In conclusion, it seems that Sosa's virtue epistemology offers a promising line in solving some perennial problems. It overcomes some important deficiences of its predecessors, and at the same time integrates some advantages of the old paradigms." Marina Bakalova, Central European University From the Inside Flap This is the first book devoted to the work of Ernest Sosa, one of the most influential contemporary epistemologists. In it, a group of distinguished philosophers critically assess Sosa’s contribution to debates on virtue epistemology, foundationalism, externalism, and metaphysics. The volume also includes Sosa’s own reply to his critics, in which he clarifies and develops the central themes of his philosophy. From the Back Cover This is the first book devoted to the work of Ernest Sosa, one of the most influential contemporary epistemologists. In it, a group of distinguished philosophers critically assess Sosa’s contribution to debates on virtue epistemology, foundationalism, externalism, and metaphysics. The volume also includes Sosa’s own reply to his critics, in which he clarifies and develops the central themes of his philosophy. About the Author John Greco is Associate Professor at Fordham University. He is the author of Putting Skeptics in Their Place (2000) and co-editor of The Blackwell Guide to Epistemology (1999). He has published numerous journal articles in the field of epistemology.