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The Theory of Epistemic Rationality

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ISBN 9780674334236

Publication Date: 09/08/1987

335 pages

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  • Preface
  • Introduction
  • 1. Epistemic Rationality
  • 2. Subjective Foundationalism
  • 3. Epistemic Rationality and Truth
  • 4. Epistemic Luck
  • 5. Nonepistemic Reasons for Believing
  • 6. Consistency and Coherence
  • 7. Varieties of Epistemic Conservatism
  • Notes
  • Index

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