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Additional Physical Format: | Print: Hazlett, Allan. A luxury of the understanding. 2014 |
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Material Type: | Document |
Document Type: | Book, Computer File |
All Authors / Contributors: |
Allan Hazlett |
ISBN: | 9780191761164 0191761168 |
OCLC Number: | 940606400 |
Description: | 1 online resource |
Contents: | PART I: THE EUDAIMONIC VALUE OF TRUE BELIEF; PART II: THE EPISTEMIC VALUE OF TRUE BELIEF |
Responsibility: | Allan Hazlett. |
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Abstract:
Allan Hazlett challenges the philosophical assumption of the value of true belief. He critiques the view that true belief is better for us than false belief, and the view that truth is "the aim of belief". An alternative picture is provided, on which the fact that some people love truth is all there is to "the value of true belief".
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In this book, Allan Hazlett presents us with a very thorough treatment of whether, in what sense, and to what extent, true belief is valuable. This book will surely be required reading for anyone interested in questions to do with epistemic value and justification. Happily, as one reads through the book, it is often easy to forget that one is reading serious philosophy - not because it lacks rigour (it does not), but because it is so clear throughout, and because itis very engagingly written. * Patrick Bondy, Dialogue: Canadian Philosophical Review * Read more...
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