The Ways of Knowing or The Methods of Philosophy - Hardcoverby William Pepperell Montague (Author) The Ways of Knowing or The Methods of Philosophy is a book written by William Pepperell Montague. It is a comprehensive guide to the different ways of knowing and the methods of philosophy. The book explores the various branches of philosophy, including epistemology, metaphysics, ethics, logic, and aesthetics. It also discusses the different methods of inquiry, such as deduction, induction, and intuition.