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Routledge
192 Pages
by
Routledge
192 Pages
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Routledge
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Cheryl Misak argues that truth ought to be reinstated to a central position in moral and political philosophy. She argues that the correct account of truth is one found in a certain kind of pragmatism: a true belief is one upon which inquiry could not improve, a belief which would not be defeated by experience and argument. This account is not only an improvement on the views of central figures... Read more
Acknowledgements,Introduction, 1 The problem of justification, 2 Truth, inquiry, and experience: a pragmatist epistemology, 3 Moral deliberation, Conclusion, Notes, Bibliography, Index
Biography
Cheryl Misak
'fascinating book ... Cheryl Misak presents a sophisticated version of pragmatism ... and argues that it supports a conception of truth that renders moral judgements objective.' - Mind
'...A major contribution to the philosophical literature on public deliberation, and should consequently find an interested audience beyond the circles of American Philosophy.' - Semiotic Inquiry
