The reviewer found some articles in the anthology insightful, particularly on infinitism and contextualism, but overall felt the book was dense and difficult to grasp. They were disappointed by the lack of depth and the repetitive nature of some articles, leading to a negative overall impression.
The reviewer appreciated certain articles in the anthology, especially those on infinitism and contextualism, which provided valuable insights. However, they struggled with the complexity and technicality of the text, finding it overwhelming and not as engaging as they had hoped. The repetitive focus on Cartesian certainty and the pessimistic tone of some articles further dampened their enthusiasm. Despite recognizing some strong points, the reviewer concluded that the book was not particularly enjoyable or accessible, especially for those not deeply versed in epistemology.
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I really liked the paper on infinitism, as most of the conversation I’ve heard about it tends to reject infinitism as a viable option for how we justify knowledge, instead opting for either foundationalism or coherentism.
The verbosity and technicality really defeated the initial wonder that I had of epistemology when I first started studying philosophy.
Anyways, I don’t really recommend this book almost at all.