Epistemic Obligations

by Reichenbach, Bruce R.

• ISBN13: 9781602586239
• ISBN10: 1602586233
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2012-12-01
• Publisher: Baylor Univ Pr

Summary

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 believeand purposely seekthe 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.

Table of Contents

Preface	p. ix
The Challenge of Epistemic Obligations	p. 1
Epistemic Obligations	p. 29
Grounds for Epistemic Obligations	p. 51
Epistemic Obligations and Justification	p. 85
Belief Voluntarism	p. 115
Belief	p. 175
Epistemic Obligations and Accoutability	p. 213
Notes	p. 243
Bibliography	p. 263
Index	p. 269
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