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Evidence and truth.

Authors :
White, Roger
Source :
Philosophical Studies. Mar2023, Vol. 180 Issue 3, p1049-1057. 9p.
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

Among other interesting proposals, Juan Comesaña's Being Rational and Being Right makes a challenging case that one's evidence can include falsehoods. I explore some ways in which we might have to rethink the roles that evidence can play in inquiry if we accept this claim. It turns out that Comesaña's position lends itself to the conclusion that while false evidence is possible and not even terribly uncommon, I can be rationally sure that I don't currently have any and perhaps also that I won't get any, and (absent certain evidence to the contrary) you are not afflicted with any either. This conclusion might seem too good to be true. I finish by raising a puzzle about one of the main motivations for Comesaña's view. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00318116
Volume :
180
Issue :
3
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Philosophical Studies
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
162678516
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11098-023-01919-5