Curiosity as an Epistemic Virtue 1st Edition

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Product details:

• ISBN-10: 3030571033
• ISBN-13: 9783030571030
• Author: Nenad Miščević

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.

Table contents:

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

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