Encountering Reality

Encountering Reality argues for a new appreciation of T. F. Torrance on epistemology and reality. According to Torrances realism, all authentic knowledge involves the nature of the object impressing its inherent rationality on the mind. Consequently, knowledge involves thinking in accordance with the nature of the object. Stevick explores the place and function of ultimate beliefs in epistemology, as well as the question as to whether such beliefs imply a retreat to either foundationalism or fid