Epistemic Injustice: An Introduction

Author: Aidan McGlynn
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 9781032251608
Published In: December 2025
Format: Paperback
Jurisdiction: U.K. ? Disclaimer:
Countri(es) stated herein are used as reference only

List Price: AU$109.17

AU$105.90 Save AU$3.28 (3%)

Download Order Form

Add to Wishlist
| Add to Compare

Description
Contents

Details

Epistemic injustice is one of the most important yet complex subjects to have emerged in philosophy in recent years. It refers to the idea that a person can be wronged when they are not properly believed or understood due to factors like prejudice and ignorance. In this clear and much-needed introduction, Aidan McGlynn explains what epistemic injustice is and examines it from a philosophical standpoint. He covers the following key topics and questions:

What is epistemic injustice and why is it significant?
What is epistemic oppression, and how does it differ from epistemic injustice?
The relationship between different theories of epistemic injustice
Testimonial injustice
Hermeneutical injustice
Primary harms of epistemic injustice
How to make progress towards epistemic justice

Throughout the book McGlynn connects the conceptual aspects of epistemic injustice to pressing real-life examples of prejudice and ignorance, including those relating to gender, race, and disability.

With the inclusion of chapter summaries, suggestions for further reading, and a glossary of key terms, Epistemic Injustice: An Introduction is an ideal starting point for anyone coming to the topic for the first time. In addition to philosophy, it is essential reading for those in related disciplines such as gender studies, sociology, ethnic and racial studies, law, education, politics, and health and disability studies.

Acknowledgements

Preface

Part 1: What is Epistemic Injustice?

1. Introduction: Epistemic Matters

2. Asking for the Moon: Examples of Epistemic Injustice

3. The Nature and Scope of Epistemic Injustice

4. Situating Epistemic Oppression

Part 2: Being Believed

5. The Central Case of Testimonial Injustice

6. Testimonial Injustice, Prejudices, and Credibility Deficits and Excesses

7. Epistemic Violence and Silencing

Part 3: Being Understood