In defense of comprehensive epistemic conservatism

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https://doi.org/10.24310/crf.16.1.2024.14175

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epistemic conservatism, rationality, evidence, justification

Abstract

The aim of this paper is to present an epistemic conservatism form that is comprehensive, and holding that: from that S believes p, as a successful response to their environment, p acquires a favorable epistemic status for which it is rational that the belief is maintained until overcoming evidences appear that are alternative and incompatible with p. In addition, it will investigate possible developments that can make the integral version a promising and at the same time plausible principle, to conclude that it gives rationality to our doxastic commitments through the constant improvement of cognitive skills.

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Published

2024-06-04

How to Cite

Laera, R. (2024). In defense of comprehensive epistemic conservatism. Claridades. Revista De filosofía, 16(1), 145–170. https://doi.org/10.24310/crf.16.1.2024.14175