What to Believe Now: Applying Epistemology to Contemporary Issues applies theconcerns and techniques of epistemology to a wide variety of contemporary issues. Defends several widely despised forms of communication, such as rumors, conspiracy theories, and blogs Presents an accessible approach to a philosophical field of increasing importance Features original research and insights thatare on the cutting edge of the topics it addresses INDICE: Preface 1. Introduction 2. Experts and the Laity 3. Epistemic Democracy 4. Rumours and Rumour-Mongers 5. Conspiracy Theories and Conspiracy Theorists 6. The Blogosphere and the Conventional Media 7. Conclusion Postscript: Government Surveillance and Privacy
- ISBN: 978-1-4051-9994-0
- Editorial: Wiley-Blackwell
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 216
- Fecha Publicación: 24/02/2012
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés