The Philosophy of Expertise

by Evan Selinger and Robert P. Crease

From the use of expert testimony in the courtroom to the advice we rely on to solve key economic, political, and social problems, expertise is an essential part of our decision-making process. However, the extent to which experts can be trusted is a subject of persistent and contentious debate.

The Philosophy of Expertise is the first collection to explore the fundamental philosophical issues surrounding these authorities and their...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0231136447
• ISBN13: 9780231136440
• Release Date: July 2006
• Publisher: Columbia University Press
• Length: 432 Pages
• Weight: 1.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.4" x 9.3"