ABSTRACT

This title was first published in 2002.This book challenges prevalent assumptions regarding questions and enquiry. It argues that instead of trying to understand questions by reference to knowledge, knowledge can be conceived by reference to the distinctive logical form exhibited by questions. Interrogative logical form has not hitherto been recognised by logicians or philosophers generally. By providing an analysis which can serve as the basis for a fresh start in epistemology, this book breaks new ground.

chapter 1|28 pages

Introduction

chapter 2|28 pages

The Interrogative

chapter 3|28 pages

Questions and Enquiry

chapter 4|22 pages

Asking Questions

chapter 5|18 pages

Stating Answers

chapter 6|27 pages

Interrogation

chapter 7|23 pages

Requesting

chapter 8|31 pages

Interrogative Form

chapter 9|29 pages

Logic and the Different Types of Question