This volume comprises three distinct investigations into the relationship between the nature and the value of knowledge. Each is written by one of the authors in consultation with the other two. 'Knowledge and Understanding' (by Duncan Pritchard) critically examines virtue-theoretic responses to the problem of the value of knowledge, and argues that the finally valuable cognitive state is not knowledge but understanding. 'Knowledge and Recognition' (by Alan Millar) develops an account of knowledge in which the idea of a recognitional ability plays a prominent role, and argues that this account enables us better to understand knowledge and its value. 'Knowledge and Action' (by Adrian Haddock) argues for an account of knowledge and justification which explains why knowledge is valuable, and enables us to make sense of the knowledge we have of our intentional actions.
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Duncan Pritchard est un penseur de premier plan en épistémologie, explorant la nature et la valeur de la connaissance. Son travail explore en profondeur comment nous acquérons des croyances et comment nous pouvons les justifier, en employant souvent des concepts philosophiques clés. L'approche de Pritchard se caractérise par un style analytique rigoureux qui vise à éclairer des problèmes complexes dans la théorie de la connaissance. Ses contributions intellectuelles aident les lecteurs à comprendre les fondements de ce que signifie savoir.
