Broncano-Berrocal, F. and Simion, M. (2021) Disagreement and epistemic improvement. Synthese, 199, pp. 14641-14665. (doi: 10.1007/s11229-021-03437-5)
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Abstract
This paper proposes a methodological turn for the epistemology of disagreement, away from focusing on highly idealized cases of peer disagreement and towards an increased focus on disagreement simpliciter. We propose and develop a normative framework for evaluating all cases of disagreement as to whether something is the case independently of their composition—i.e., independently of whether they are between peers or not. The upshot will be a norm of disagreement on which what one should do when faced with a disagreeing party is to improve the epistemic properties of one’s doxastic attitude or, alternatively, hold steadfast.
Item Type: | Articles |
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Additional Information: | This research has received funding from the European Research Council (ERC) under the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme (grant agreement No 948356) and a Leonardo Grant from the BBVA Foundation. |
Status: | Published |
Refereed: | Yes |
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Simion, Professor Mona |
Authors: | Broncano-Berrocal, F., and Simion, M. |
College/School: | College of Arts & Humanities > School of Humanities > Philosophy |
Research Group: | COGITO Epistemology Research Centre |
Journal Name: | Synthese |
Publisher: | Springer |
ISSN: | 0039-7857 |
ISSN (Online): | 1573-0964 |
Published Online: | 01 November 2021 |
Copyright Holders: | Copyright © The Author(s) 2021 |
First Published: | First published in Synthese 199: 14641-14665 |
Publisher Policy: | Reproduced under a Creative Commons licence |
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