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Epistemology And The Psychology Of Human Judgment,New
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Bishop And Trout Here Present A Unique And Provocative New Approach To Epistemology (The Theory Of Human Knowledge And Reasoning). Their Approach Aims To Liberate Epistemology From The Scholastic Debates Of Standard Analytic Epistemology, And Treat It As A Branch Of The Philosophy Of Science. The Approach Is Novel In Its Use Of Costbenefit Analysis To Guide People Facing Real Reasoning Problems And In Its Framework For Resolving Normative Disputes In Psychology. Based On Empirical Data, Bishop And Trout Show How People Can Improve Their Reasoning By Relying On Statistical Prediction Rules (Sprs). They Then Develop And Articulate The Positive Core Of The Book. Their View, Strategic Reliabilism, Claims That Epistemic Excellence Consists In The Efficient Allocation Of Cognitive Resources To Reliable Reasoning Strategies, Applied To Significant Problems. The Last Third Of The Book Develops The Implications Of This View For Standard Analytic Epistemology; For Resolving Normative Disputes In Psychology; And For Offering Practical, Concrete Advice On How This Theory Can Improve Real People'S Reasoning.This Is A Truly Distinctive And Controversial Work That Spans Many Disciplines And Will Speak To An Unusually Diverse Group, Including People In Epistemology, Philosophy Of Science, Decision Theory, Cognitive And Clinical Psychology, And Ethics And Public Policy.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Epistemology and the Psychology of Human Judgment'? A: The book presents a unique approach to epistemology, aiming to connect it with the philosophy of science and using cost-benefit analysis to tackle real reasoning problems.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The authors are Michael A Bishop and John D Trout.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on December 23, 2004.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 224 pages.
- Q: What is the significance of Statistical Prediction Rules (SPRs) in this book? A: Bishop and Trout utilize SPRs to demonstrate how individuals can enhance their reasoning abilities based on empirical data.
- Q: What does Strategic Reliabilism advocate in terms of reasoning? A: Strategic Reliabilism claims that epistemic excellence involves efficiently allocating cognitive resources to reliable reasoning strategies for significant issues.
- Q: Is this book suitable for professionals in decision theory and psychology? A: Yes, the book addresses a wide audience including those in decision theory, cognitive psychology, and public policy.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What can readers expect regarding the book's approach to traditional epistemology? A: The book critiques standard analytic epistemology and provides practical advice on improving reasoning through its novel framework.
- Q: Is 'Epistemology and the Psychology of Human Judgment' considered a controversial work? A: Yes, it is regarded as distinctive and controversial, appealing to a diverse range of disciplines.