The Preconditional Value of Understanding
<p> In this dissertation I examine whether and how knowledge or cognitive achievements like it have final value. I first give an account of epistemic value according to which it is not a unique kind of value, but rather value simpliciter which attaches to epistemic objects. I then critically e...
Main Author: | Yunker, Mathew Mandeville |
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Language: | EN |
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University of California, Irvine
2014
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Online Access: | http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=3631145 |
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