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

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

by Bruce R. Reichenbach
Epistemic Obligations: Truth, Individualism, and the Limits of Belief

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

by Bruce R. Reichenbach

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781602586239
Publisher: Baylor University Press
Publication date: 12/01/2012
Pages: 284
Product dimensions: 6.00(w) x 9.10(h) x 1.20(d)
Age Range: 18 Years

About the Author

Bruce Reichenbach is Professor Emeritus of Philosophy at Augsburg College. He is the author of several books, including On 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.

Table of Contents

Preface ix

1 The Challenge of Epistemic Obligations 1

2 Epistemic Obligations 29

3 Grounds for Epistemic Obligations 51

4 Epistemic Obligations and Justification 85

5 Belief Voluntarism 115

6 Belief 175

7 Epistemic Obligations and Accoutability 213

Notes 243

Bibliography 263

Index 269

What People are Saying About This

Paul Moser

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.

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