The Value of Knowledge and the Pursuit of Understanding

Jonathan Kvanvig argues that epistemology cannot ignore the question of the value of knowledge. He questions one of the most fundamental assumptions in epistemology--that knowledge is always more valuable than the value of its parts. Using Plato's Meno as a starting point, Kvanvig tackles the different arguments about the value of knowledge and comes to the conclusion that it is less valuable than generally assumed. The book will appeal to students and professional philosophers in epistemology.

Author: Jonathan L. Kvanvig
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 09/22/2003
Pages: 234
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.10lbs
Size: 9.10h x 6.10w x 0.80d
ISBN: 9780521827133

Review Citation(s):
Choice 04/01/2004 pg. 1486

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