--- product_id: 12526527 title: "Knowledge: A Very Short Introduction" price: "€ 41.87" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.at/products/12526527-knowledge-a-very-short-introduction store_origin: AT region: Austria --- # Knowledge: A Very Short Introduction **Price:** € 41.87 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Knowledge: A Very Short Introduction - **How much does it cost?** € 41.87 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.at](https://www.desertcart.at/products/12526527-knowledge-a-very-short-introduction) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description What is knowledge? How does it differ from mere belief? Do you need to be able to justify a claim in order to count as knowing it? How can we know that the outer world is real and not a dream? Questions like these are ancient ones, and the branch of philosophy dedicated to answering them - epistemology - has been active for thousands of years. In this thought-provoking Very Short Introduction, Jennifer Nagel considers these classic questions alongside new puzzles arising from recent discoveries about humanity, language, and the mind. Nagel explains the formation of major historical theories of knowledge, and shows how contemporary philosophers have developed new ways of understanding knowledge, using ideas from logic, linguistics, and psychology. Covering topics ranging from relativism and the problem of scepticism to the trustworthiness of internet sources, Nagel examines how progress has been made in understanding knowledge, using everyday examples to explain the key issues and debates ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable. Review: S knows that p? Maybe! - I bought this book for supplemental reading while taking a upper division course in epistemology. I referred to it while writing papers. The essay regarding Nozick's tracking theory was very helpful in one of my papers. After completing my course, I re-read the book. Following is my review. Prima facie the book gets a five start rating. However, the book has some short comings along with the content that is very good. It would be a very difficult task to write a short introduction of any subject that has its origins and roots tied to Plato (Theaetetus). It would be especially difficult since the subject matter has an on going debate to this day thanks to Gettier. My epistemology class was a ten week term meeting three times a week. That was thirty hours of study and lecture by a PhD philosopher. Our course content only hit the high notes of well known philosophers (Plato to Quine). So based on the scope and nature of A Short Introduction it gets five out of five stars. Not having a chapter on “The problem of Induction” and not mentioning David Hume is the only major short coming of this book. Review: Good introduction - Good introduction to the various areas considered by epistemology. Easy read for someone who (like me) has little background in the subject. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #129,361 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #6 in Epistemology (Books) #39 in Epistemology Philosophy | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 498 Reviews | ## Images ![Knowledge: A Very Short Introduction - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61RxESRTeWL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ S knows that p? Maybe! *by R***T on December 12, 2014* I bought this book for supplemental reading while taking a upper division course in epistemology. I referred to it while writing papers. The essay regarding Nozick's tracking theory was very helpful in one of my papers. After completing my course, I re-read the book. Following is my review. Prima facie the book gets a five start rating. However, the book has some short comings along with the content that is very good. It would be a very difficult task to write a short introduction of any subject that has its origins and roots tied to Plato (Theaetetus). It would be especially difficult since the subject matter has an on going debate to this day thanks to Gettier. My epistemology class was a ten week term meeting three times a week. That was thirty hours of study and lecture by a PhD philosopher. Our course content only hit the high notes of well known philosophers (Plato to Quine). So based on the scope and nature of A Short Introduction it gets five out of five stars. Not having a chapter on “The problem of Induction” and not mentioning David Hume is the only major short coming of this book. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good introduction *by G***C on May 18, 2026* Good introduction to the various areas considered by epistemology. Easy read for someone who (like me) has little background in the subject. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ There's a wonderful 'Further Reading' section at the end that gives sources ... *by T***K on June 22, 2015* I picked up Nagel's book as a little refresher of epistemology. It is well-written, clear, and Nagel explains the basics of epistemology. Given it is a very short introduction, Nagel just scratches the surface. There's a wonderful 'Further Reading' section at the end that gives sources for further study. ## Frequently Bought Together - Knowledge: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions) - Thinking and Reasoning: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions) - Logic: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.at/products/12526527-knowledge-a-very-short-introduction](https://www.desertcart.at/products/12526527-knowledge-a-very-short-introduction) --- *Product available on Desertcart Austria* *Store origin: AT* *Last updated: 2026-06-04*