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... BELIEF We must begin by acknowledging that objectivity and belief can be in sharp tension , even direct conflict . Under certain psychological conditions - they may even be the most usual ones - belief releases three powerful springs ...
... BELIEF We must begin by acknowledging that objectivity and belief can be in sharp tension , even direct conflict . Under certain psychological conditions - they may even be the most usual ones - belief releases three powerful springs ...
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... beliefs is ( 1 ) that they be warranted ; and ( 2 ) that they not be held dog- matically . Το say that a belief should be warranted does not mean it must be demonstrable . Some beliefs should be : propositions in geometry , for example ...
... beliefs is ( 1 ) that they be warranted ; and ( 2 ) that they not be held dog- matically . Το say that a belief should be warranted does not mean it must be demonstrable . Some beliefs should be : propositions in geometry , for example ...
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... beliefs which are backed by firm evidence are justified . The problem of " warranted belief " is a complicated one . Whether a given belief is warranted cannot be measured simply in terms of the gross quantity of evidence it commands ...
... beliefs which are backed by firm evidence are justified . The problem of " warranted belief " is a complicated one . Whether a given belief is warranted cannot be measured simply in terms of the gross quantity of evidence it commands ...
Contents
PART | 5 |
OBJECTIVITY VERSUS COMMITMENT | 30 |
FREEDOM VERSUS AUTHORITY | 59 |
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