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Are Design Beliefs Safe?

Authors :
Hans Van Eyghen
Beliefs and Practices
Source :
Studia Humana, Vol 8, Iss 1, Pp 75-83 (2019), van Eyghen, H M R A 2019, ' Are Design Beliefs Safe? ', Studia Humana, vol. 8, no. 1, 8(1), pp. 75-83 . https://doi.org/10.2478/sh-2019-0005, Studia Humana, 8(1):8(1), 75-83. De Gruyter
Publication Year :
2019

Abstract

Recently, Del Ratzsch proposed a new version of the design argument. He argues that belief in a designer is often formed non-inferentially, much like perceptual beliefs, rather than formed by explicit reasoning. Ratzsch traces his argument back to Thomas Reid (1710-1796) who argues that beliefs formed in this way are also justified. In this paper, I investigate whether design beliefs that are formed in this way can be regarded as knowledge. For this purpose, I look closer to recent scientific study of how design beliefs are formed. I argue that the science strongly suggest that people easily form false beliefs. As a result, design beliefs can only constitute knowledge if subjects have additional reasons or evidence for design.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
22990518
Volume :
8
Issue :
1
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Studia Humana
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....d8e2f7d280d51efe253204ba7edf9a51
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.2478/sh-2019-0005