156 Pages
4 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
156 Pages
4 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
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This book examines the relation between taxonomy and cognitive architecture in human reasoning. It offers a novel argument for voluntarism of belief that is grounded in empirical research.
The issue of cognitive architecture has pressing ramifications for philosophical discussions about the nature and ethics of belief. This book makes important contributions to taxonomic questions in cognitive... Read more
1. Cognitive Architectures, Kinds, and Belief
2. Dual-Process Theories and Belief
3. The Soundboard Account of Human Reasoning and Belief
4. Spinozan Theory and Belief
5. Implicitness and Belief
6. Belief-like States and Belief
7. Conclusion: Cognitive Architecture and the Ethics of Belief
Biography
Joshua Mugg is Associate Professor of Philosophy at Park University. He works on the architecture of human reasoning, the nature of belief, and the implications for philosophy of religion. He has explored how implicit racial bias leads to epistemic-moral trade-offs.
