Metaepistemology and Skepticism

Internalism-Externalism Debate in Epistemology

In this excellent treatment of the internalism-externalism debate in contemporary epistemology, Richard Fumerton explores its implications for traditional skeptical concerns.

When one fully understands these implications, Fumerton argues, one will see philosophical usefulness of a foundationalism relying on acquaintance.

Contending that the externalist response to skepticism is too quick and easy, Fumerton defends a version of internalism, but in doing so puts into stark relief the radically different alternatives for dealing with skepticism that our metaepistemological views force upon us.