I’m working to improve my knowledge of epistemology. Can anyone recommend a good reference/text book on the subject? I’m especially looking to better understand LW’s approach to epistemology (or an analogous approach) in a rigorous, scholarly way.
Until recently, I was a traditional rationalist. Epistemologically speaking, I was a foundationalist with belief in a priori knowledge. Through recent studying of Bayes, Quine, etc., these beliefs have been strongly challenged. I have been left with a feeling of cognitive dissidence.
I’d really appreciate if my thinking on epistemology can be set straight. While I think I understand the basics, I feel like a lack of coherent epistemology is really infecting the rest of my thinking.
[I’m having trouble explaining exactly what I’m looking for while still being concise. If you have any questions about my request, please feel free to ask.]
Edit: I’ve recently picked up a copy of Probability Theory: The Logic of Science by E. T. Jaynes. I’ve heard his name referenced a lot of LW and the reviews of the book are glowing. I’m going to read it to see if I can get a better understanding of probability theory, as it seems essential to the LW approach to epistemology.
Suggestions of other books are still very much appreciated.
Update: I’ve stopped reading Probability Theory, as it is too advanced for me. I’ll shore up my knowledge of more basic probability first, and then go back to it.
I’m working to improve my knowledge of epistemology. Can anyone recommend a good reference/text book on the subject? I’m especially looking to better understand LW’s approach to epistemology (or an analogous approach) in a rigorous, scholarly way.
Until recently, I was a traditional rationalist. Epistemologically speaking, I was a foundationalist with belief in a priori knowledge. Through recent studying of Bayes, Quine, etc., these beliefs have been strongly challenged. I have been left with a feeling of cognitive dissidence.
I’d really appreciate if my thinking on epistemology can be set straight. While I think I understand the basics, I feel like a lack of coherent epistemology is really infecting the rest of my thinking.
[I’m having trouble explaining exactly what I’m looking for while still being concise. If you have any questions about my request, please feel free to ask.]
Edit: I’ve recently picked up a copy of Probability Theory: The Logic of Science by E. T. Jaynes. I’ve heard his name referenced a lot of LW and the reviews of the book are glowing. I’m going to read it to see if I can get a better understanding of probability theory, as it seems essential to the LW approach to epistemology.
Suggestions of other books are still very much appreciated.
Update: I’ve stopped reading Probability Theory, as it is too advanced for me. I’ll shore up my knowledge of more basic probability first, and then go back to it.