Title
Epistemic obligations : truth, individualism, and the limits of belief
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Description
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.
ISBN
9781602586253
Publication Date
2012
Publisher
Baylor University Press
City
Waco, TX
Disciplines
Epistemology | Philosophy
Recommended Citation
Reichenbach, Bruce R., "Epistemic obligations : truth, individualism, and the limits of belief" (2012). Faculty Bookshelf. 24.
https://idun.augsburg.edu/monographs/24