Epistemology and the Psychology of Human Judgment

Name: Epistemology and the Psychology of Human Judgment
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ISBN: 9780195162301

ISBN-10: 0195162307

ISBN-13: 9780195162301

Edition: 2004

Authors: Michael A. Bishop, J. D. Trout

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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 cost-benefit analysis to guide people facing real reasoning problems and in its framework for resolving normative disputes in psychology. Based on empiricaldata, 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…

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List price: $58.00
Copyright year: 2004
Publisher: Oxford University Press, Incorporated
Publication date: 12/23/2004
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 224
Size: 8.19" wide x 5.39" long x 0.59" tall
Weight: 0.550
Language: English



Introduction



Laying Our Cards on the Table



The Amazing Success of Statistical Predication Rules



Extracting Epistemic Lessons from Ameliorative Psychology



Strategic Reliabilism: Robust Reliability



Strategic Reliabilism: The Costs and Benefits of Excellent Judgment



Strategic Reliabilism: Epistemic Significance



The Troubles with Standard Analytic Epistemology



Putting Epistemology into Practice: Normative Disputes in Psychology



Putting Epistemology into Practice: Positive Advice



Conclusion


Appendix: Objections and Replies


References


Index