Curiosity as an Epistemic Virtue
This book explores curiosity from a normative epistemological viewpoint. Taking into account recent developments in the psychology of curiosity, as well as research on the nature and motivation of scientific inquiry, Miščević identifies curiosity as a positive and vital character trait. Key topics c...
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| Edice: | Palgrave Innovations in Philosophy
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| Edition sous un autre format: | • Curiosity as an epistemic virtue, Nenad Miščević, 2020, Cham, Switzerland, Palgrave Macmillan, 1 vol. (XI-268 p.), Palgrave innovations in philosophy, 3-030-57102-5 • Curiosity as an Epistemic Virtue, Texte imprimé, 9783030571047 • Curiosity as an Epistemic Virtue, Texte imprimé, 9783030571054 |
Obsah:
- Part I: Understanding Curiosity
- 1. Introduction
- 2. History: How it all started
- 3. Nature and Kinds of Curiosity
- Part II: The Central Role of Curiosity
- 4. Is Curiosity a Virtue?
- 5. The Motivating Virtue Account
- 6. Defending the Motivating Virtue Account
- 7. Epistemic Value
- Part III: Applications and Widenings
- 8. Cognitive Psychology of Curiosity
- 9. The Curiosity of Science
- 10. Self-Inquisitiveness: The structure and role of an epistemic virtue
- 11. Conclusion and Tasks Ahead. .