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The David Hume Ser.: Knowledge and the Flow of Information by Fred I. Dretske (2003, Trade Paperback)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherCsli Publications/Center for T.H.E. Study of Language & Information

ISBN-10157586195X

ISBN-139781575861951

eBay Product ID (ePID)4038479142

Product Key Features

Number of Pages274 Pages

Publication NameKnowledge and the Flow of Information

LanguageEnglish

SubjectMind & Body, Communication Studies, Epistemology, Logic

Publication Year2003

TypeTextbook

AuthorFred I. Dretske

Subject AreaPhilosophy, Language Arts & Disciplines

SeriesThe David Hume Ser.

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.8 in

Item Weight15.2 Oz

Item Length9 in

Item Width6 in

Additional Product Features

Edition Number74

Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional

LCCN99-012546

Dewey Edition19

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal121/.3

Table Of ContentAcknowledgments Preface PART I. INFORMATION Chapter 1: Communication Theory Chapter 2: Communication and Information Chapter 3: A Semantic Theory of Information PART II. KNOWLEDGE AND PERCEPTION Chapter 4: Knowledge Chapter 5: The Communication Channel Chapter 6: Sensation and Perception PART III. MEANING AND BELIEF Chapter 7: Coding and Content Chapter 8: The Structure of Belief Chapter 9: Concepts and Meaning Notes Index

SynopsisAn attempt to develop a theory of knowledge and philosophy of mind using ideas derived from the mathematical theory of communication developed by Claude Shannon. Information is seen as an objective commodity defined by the dependency relations between distinct events. Knowledge is then analyzed as information caused belief. Perception is the delivery of information caused belief. Perception is the delivery of information in analog form (experience) for conceptual utilization by cognitive mechanisms. The final chapters attempt to develop a theory of meaning (or belief content) by viewing meaning as a certain kind of information-carrying role., This book presents an attempt to develop a theory of knowledge and a philosophy of mind using ideas derived from the mathematical theory of communication developed by Claude Shannon. Information is seen as an objective commodity defined by the dependency relations between distinct events. Knowledge is then analyzed as information caused belief. Perception is the delivery of information in analog form (experience) for conceptual utilization by cognitive mechanisms. The final chapters attempt to develop a theory of meaning (or belief content) by viewing meaning as a certain kind of information-carrying role., This volume presents a theory of knowledge and a philosophy of mind using ideas derived from the mathematical theory of communication.

LC Classification NumberBD161 .D7 1999