{"product_id":"curiosity-as-an-epistemic-virtue-hardcover","title":"Curiosity as an Epistemic Virtue - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eNenad Misčevic\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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, Misčevic identifies curiosity as a positive and vital character trait. Key topics covered include: \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Curiosity as a subject in the history of philosophy\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e- Curiosity as a possible ethical virtue\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e- The importance of curiosity about oneself\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e- Whether curiosity is good in itself or only as a means to an end (e.g. in the pursuit of truth).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe book begins with a brief historical overview, before turning to the nature of curiosity from both a psychological and philosophical viewpoint. Curiosity is revealed as a crucial instrument in the advancement of science and wisdom, as well as within the wider picture of meaningful human life. Misčevic skilfully defends the idea that curiosity motivates and organises our cognitive abilities, playing the central role in our cognitive lives. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNenad Misčevic\u003c\/b\u003e is Full Professor of Philosophy at the University of Maribor, Slovenia, and Visiting Professor in the Department of Philosophy at the Central European University, Budapest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 268\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.69 x 8.27 x 5.83 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 09, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52723975586099,"sku":"9783030571023","price":96.08,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/YTRuWHNGWUlBakZZZ20yM3d0OVNXdz09.webp?v=1763679568","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/curiosity-as-an-epistemic-virtue-hardcover","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}