The Dispositional Architecture of Epistemic Reasons

This book explores the conditions under which epistemic reasons provide justification for beliefs, drawing on metaethical theories of reasons and normativity. It offers a dispositional account of how propositional and doxastic justification are related and applies this framework to perceptual justification, defending dogmatism against conservatism. It also applies the framework to epistemological topics such as defeat, self-knowledge, reasoning, emotions, and motivational internalism.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 232 pages
Publication date: 01 August 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The author delves into the conditions under which epistemic reasons provide justification for beliefs, drawing on metaethical theories of reasons and normativity. He then applies his theory to various contemporary debates in epistemology, offering insights and solutions.

In the first part of the book, the author introduces the dispositional architecture of epistemic reasons. He proposes and defends a dispositional account of how propositional and doxastic justification are related, highlighting the importance of understanding the basing relation. The author argues that the dispositional view provides a comprehensive framework for understanding justification, offering a clear and coherent account of how beliefs are justified.

In the second part of the book, the author examines how his theory of epistemic reasons applies to perceptual reasons. He defends dogmatism about perceptual justification against conservatism, demonstrating how his dispositional framework sheds light on certain claims of dogmatism and its adherence to justification internalism. The author also explores the structure of defeat, self-knowledge, reasoning, emotions, and motivational internalism, applying his dispositional framework to these topics and offering insightful explanations.

The Dispositional Architecture of Epistemic Reasons is a valuable contribution to the field of epistemology and metaethics. It provides a comprehensive and coherent account of epistemic justification, addressing key issues and debates. The book will be of interest to scholars and advanced students working in these areas, as well as anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of the justification of beliefs and propositions.

Weight: 450g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367511012