Epistemic Obligations: Truth, Individualism, and the Limits of Belief - Rilegato

Reichenbach, Bruce R.

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ISBN 10: 1602586233 ISBN 13: 9781602586239

Casa editrice: Baylor Univ Pr, 2012

Riassunto

Questions of belief, and agency over personal belief, abound as individuals claim to have the right to believe whatever they so choose. In a carefully constructed argument, Bruce Reichenbach contends that while individuals have direct control over belief, they are obligated to believe--and purposely seek--the truth. Though the nature of truth and belief is an oft-debated topic, Reichenbach moves beyond surface-level persuasions to address the very core of what constitutes a human right. These epistemic obligations are critical, as the influence of belief is evident throughout society, from law and education to religion and daily decision-making. Grounding his argument in practical case studies, Reichenbach deftly demonstrates the necessity of moral accountability and belief.

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Recensione:

Epistemic Obligations addresses an essential philosophical topic in illuminating fashion. Reichenbach criticizes the recent literature on epistemic obligation and offers a distinctive approach. Philosophers working on epistemology and the nature of belief will find the book instructive and probing. --Paul Moser, Professor and Chairperson, Department of Philosophy, Loyola University Chicago

L'autore:

Bruce Reichenbach is Professor Emeritus of Philosophy at Augsburg College. He is the author of several books, includingOn Behalf of God: A Christian Ethic for Biology and The Law of Karma: A Philosophical Study. He lives in the greater Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota area.

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• Editore: Baylor Univ Pr
• Data di pubblicazione: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1602586233
• ISBN 13: 9781602586239
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 272