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Logical knowledge and ordinary reasoning.

Authors :
Besson, Corine
Source :
Philosophical Studies. Mar2012, Vol. 158 Issue 1, p59-82. 24p.
Publication Year :
2012

Abstract

This paper argues that the prominent accounts of logical knowledge have the consequence that they conflict with ordinary reasoning. On these accounts knowing a logical principle, for instance, is having a disposition to infer according to it. These accounts in particular conflict with so-called 'reasoned change in view', where someone does not infer according to a logical principle but revise their views instead. The paper also outlines a propositional account of logical knowledge which does not conflict with ordinary reasoning. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00318116
Volume :
158
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Philosophical Studies
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
71508064
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11098-010-9672-3