Propositional and Doxastic Justification: New Essays on Their Nature and Significance

This volume explores the distinction between propositional and doxastic justification, covering topics such as group belief, credence, commitment, suspension, faith, and hope. It also examines knowledge-first approaches, hinge-epistemology, moral and practical reasons for belief, epistemic normativity, and applications of formal epistemology to traditional epistemological disputes.

Format: Hardback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 06 May 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive volume presents a collection of original essays that delve into the intricate debates surrounding propositional and doxastic justification, while also exploring the ways in which these debates shape and are shaped by a diverse array of established and emerging topics in contemporary epistemology. Serving as a groundbreaking initiative, this book offers a dedicated focus on the distinction between propositional and doxastic justification, a topic that has garnered significant attention in recent years.

The contributors to this volume have assembled a wide range of expertise, bringing together scholars from various fields to contribute their insights and perspectives. Their essays cover a broad spectrum of topics, including the relationship between propositional and doxastic justification, the role of group belief, credence, commitment, suspension, faith, and hope in shaping justification, state-of-the-art work on knowledge-first approaches to justification, hinge-epistemology, moral and practical reasons for belief, epistemic normativity, and the application of formal epistemology to traditional epistemological disputes.

One of the key themes explored in this volume is the interplay between propositional and doxastic justification. The contributors examine how these two forms of justification relate to each other, how they are justified in different contexts, and the challenges and implications that arise from this relationship. They also explore the ways in which group belief, credence, commitment, suspension, faith, and hope contribute to the justification of individual beliefs and the formation of collective attitudes and beliefs.

Another important aspect of this volume is the consideration of state-of-the-art work on knowledge-first approaches to justification. The contributors discuss the advantages and disadvantages of these approaches, as well as their implications for understanding the nature of justification and the role of knowledge in it. They also explore the connections between knowledge-first approaches and other contemporary epistemological debates, such as coherentism, externalism, internalism, and phenomenal conservatism.

In addition to these theoretical discussions, the contributors also provide practical insights and applications of formal epistemology to real-world epistemological disputes. They address issues such as the justification of scientific knowledge, the role of evidence in justification, the nature of belief revision, and the epistemic implications of moral and political decisions. By drawing on the insights of formal epistemology, the contributors aim to reinvigorate old epistemological debates and shed light on new and challenging perspectives on justification.

This volume will be of interest to researchers and advanced students working in epistemology, metaethics, and normativity. It offers a comprehensive and up-to-date examination of the current state of the field, providing valuable insights and perspectives that will be of great value to scholars and practitioners alike. The interdisciplinary nature of the contributions makes this volume accessible to a wide range of readers, and its innovative approach to the study of justification will inspire further research and discussion in the years to come.

Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367431686