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In this exploration of new territory between ethics and epistemology, Miranda Fricker argues that there is a distinctively epistemic type of injustice, in which someone is wronged specifically in their capacity as a knower. Justice is one of the oldest and most central themes in philosophy, but in order to reveal the ethical dimension of our epistemic practices the focus must shift to injustice. Fricker adjusts the philosophical lens so that we see through to the negative space that is epistemic injustice.The book explores two different types of epistemic injustice, each driven by a form of prejudice, and from this exploration comes a positive account of two corrective ethicalintellectual virtues. The characterization of these phenomena casts light on many issues, such as social power, prejudice, virtue, and the genealogy of knowledge, and it proposes a virtue epistemological account of testimony. In this groundbreaking book, the entanglements of reason and social power are traced in a new way, to reveal the different forms of epistemic injustice and their place in the broad pattern of social injustice.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Epistemic Injustice: Power and the Ethics of Knowing'? A: The main theme of the book is the exploration of epistemic injustice, where individuals are wronged in their capacity as knowers, particularly due to prejudice and social power dynamics.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Epistemic Injustice: Power and the Ethics of Knowing' is Miranda Fricker.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: This book has a total of 208 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on September 28, 2009.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What are the two types of epistemic injustice discussed in the book? A: The book explores two different types of epistemic injustice driven by prejudice, highlighting their ethical implications and proposing corrective intellectual virtues.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in philosophy? A: Yes, 'Epistemic Injustice' is suitable for beginners as it presents complex ideas in an accessible manner, making it a valuable introduction to the intersection of ethics and epistemology.
- Q: What philosophical areas does this book bridge? A: The book bridges the areas of ethics and epistemology, focusing on the ethical dimensions of knowing and the injustices that can arise within epistemic practices.
- Q: Are there any practical applications of the concepts discussed in the book? A: Yes, the concepts of epistemic injustice have practical applications in understanding social power dynamics, prejudice, and the importance of testimony in various fields, including education and social justice.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The available edition of the book is the first edition.