Epistemic Duties: New Arguments, New Angles

This volume includes original essays by top epistemologists that address the question of whether there are epistemic constraints on belief and closely related questions from new, sometimes unexpected, angles. It features a wide variety of positions, ranging from arguments for and against the existence of purely epistemic requirements to reductions of epistemic requirements to moral or prudential requirements, the biological foundations of epistemic requirements, extensions of the scope of epistemic requirements to include open-mindedness, eradication of implicit bias, and interpersonal duties to object, and new applications such as epistemic requirements pertaining to storytelling, testimony, and fundamentalist beliefs. Anyone interested in the nature of responsibility, belief, or epistemic normativity will find a range of useful arguments and fresh ideas in this cutting-edge anthology.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 302 pages
Publication date: 20 April 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Behavior is undeniably bound by a plethora of moral, legal, and prudential constraints. However, the realm of belief presents a unique set of considerations. Do epistemic constraints exist, stemming solely from intellectual considerations? This volume offers a comprehensive exploration of these questions, featuring original essays penned by esteemed epistemologists. These essays delve into various perspectives, ranging from arguments advocating for the existence of purely epistemic requirements to reductions of epistemic requirements to moral or prudential constraints. They also explore the biological foundations of epistemic requirements, examine extensions of the scope of epistemic requirements to encompass concepts such as open-mindedness, the eradication of implicit bias, and interpersonal duties to object. Furthermore, the anthology explores innovative applications of epistemic requirements, including their relevance to storytelling, testimony, and fundamentalist beliefs. Whether one is interested in the nature of responsibility, belief, or epistemic normativity, this cutting-edge anthology provides a wealth of valuable arguments and fresh ideas.

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Weight: 580g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367562724