Eleven pairs of newly commissioned essays face off on opposite sides of fundamental problems in current theories of knowledge.

Brings together fresh debates on eleven of the most controversial issues in epistemology.

Questions addressed include: Is knowledge contextual? Can skepticism be refuted? Can beliefs be justified through coherence alone? Is justified belief responsible belief?

Lively debate format sharply defines the issues, and paves the way for further discussion.

Will serve as an accessible introduction to the major topics in contemporary epistemology, whilst also capturing the imagination of professional philosophers.

"[The] point/counterpoint format, sometimes with responses from the disputants, pits authors in a dialogue, thereby making for enjoyable reading. Highly recommended." Choice

“This book is packed with cutting-edge epistemology by excellent contributors to the field. It is both comprehensive and admirably brief.” Robert Audi, University of Notre Dame

“What are the burning problems of today’s epistemology? What are the most promising solutions to these problems? They are all in this timely volume, explained and debated by leading authorities.” Alvin Goldman, Rutgers University

“With leading and emerging figures in epistemology debating some of its most fundamental questions, this volume will be required reading for anyone interested in where the theory of knowledge has been and where it is going. A superb collection.” Paul Boghossian, New York University

Eleven pairs of newly commissioned essays face off on opposite sides of fundamental problems in current theories of knowledge.

Contemporary Debates in Epistemologyfeatures original essays on some of the most hotly debated issues in the field. Is knowledge contextual? Can skepticism be refuted? Can beliefs be justified through coherence alone? Is justified belief responsible belief?

Eleven pairs of newly commissioned essays face off on opposite sides of fundamental problems in current theories of knowledge. This distinctive format offers readers a unique opportunity to observe philosophers engaging in head-to-head debate. The essays are centered on three core areas of epistemology: skepticism, the foundations of knowledge, and justification.

Matthias Steupis Professor of Philosophy at St. Cloud State University in Minnesota. He is the author ofAn Introduction to Contemporary Epistemology (1996) and editor of Knowledge, Truth, and Duty: Essays on Epistemic Justification, Responsibility, and Virtue(2001).

Ernest Sosais Romeo Elton Professor of Natural Theology and Professor of Philosophy at Brown University as well as Visiting Distinguished Professor at Rutgers University. He is the co-author, with Lawrence BonJour, ofEpistemic Justification: Internalism vs. Externalism, Foundations vs. Virtues (Blackwell, 2003). He replies to analysis of his work in Ernest Sosa and His Critics, edited by John Greco (Blackwell, 2004).

Part I: Knowledge and Skepticism.

Part II: Foundational Knowledge.

Part III: Justification.

Index