Extended Knowledge & Social Epistemology by Dr. Varbi Roy delves into the evolution of epistemological thought, emphasizing three major Western traditions and positioning social epistemology as a recent trend. The book explores how knowledge is created, validated, and shared within social contexts, drawing from thinkers like Alvin I. Goldman. It also examines cross-cultural perspectives, highlighting the Nyāya tradition’s insights on testimonial knowledge. This work challenges the reader to reconsider the role of collective agents, social institutions, and cultural practices in shaping what we come to know and accept as truth.

Dr. Varbi Roy is the Head of the Department and Associate Professor of Philosophy at Scottish Church College, Kolkata. With over two decades of teaching experience, she is a member of the Undergraduate Board of Studies in Philosophy at the University of Calcutta. Her interests focuses on Social Epistemology, Philosophy of Peace, Feminist Philosophy, and Philosophy of Language. Dr. Roy’s scholarly contributions include co-editing Conceptualising, Living, Interrogating Gender: A Student’s Manual and authoring numerous research articles in esteemed journals. Her academic excellence has been recognized with prestigious awards, including the Gold Medal from the University of Calcutta for securing the First Class First position in M.A. (Philosophy), and fellowships from the United Board for Christian Higher Education in Asia (UBCHEA). Her work reflects a commitment to philosophical inquiry and innovative pedagogy.