Testimony
C. A. J. Coady
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Testimony
Published
1992
Publisher
Clarendon Press
Pages
315
ISBN-10
0198247869
Description
The role of testimony in the getting of reliable belief or knowledge is a central but neglected epistemological issue. Western philosophical tradition has paid scant attention to the individual thinker's reliance upon the word of others; yet this reliance is both extensive and often hidden from view. Professor Coady begins by exploring the nature and depth of our reliance upon testimony, addressing the complex definitional puzzles surrounding the idea. He analyses the tradition of debate on the topic in order to gain a deeper understanding of the issues and to reveal the epistemic individualism which has given rise to an illusory ideal of 'autonomous knowledge'. Avoiding such individualist commitments, he concludes this part of the book by providing a defence of testimony as a source of knowledge. In the second half of the book the author uses this new view of testimony to challenge certain widespread assumptions in the fields of history, mathematics, psychology, and law.
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How many pages are in Testimony?
This edition of Testimony has approximately 315 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Testimony?
For most readers, Testimony typically takes between 6h 34m and 4h 23m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 78,750 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 15m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 11 days • Estimated word count: 78,750 words
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What is the word count of Testimony?
The estimated word count for Testimony is approximately 78,750 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
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Who is the author of Testimony?
Testimony was written by C. A. J. Coady.
When was Testimony published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1992. The original work may have been published on a different date.