Knowledge and the Norm of Assertion: An Essay in Philosophical ScienceLanguage is a human universal reflecting our deeply social nature. Among its essential functions, language enables us to quickly and efficiently share information. We tell each other that many things are true—that is, we routinely make assertions. Information shared this way plays a critical role in the decisions and plans we make. In Knowledge and the Norm of Assertion, a distinguished philosopher and cognitive scientist investigates the rules or norms that structure our social practice of assertion. Combining evidence from philosophy, psychology, and biology, John Turri shows that knowledge is the central norm of assertion and explains why knowledge plays this role. |
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Knowledge and the Norm of Assertion: An Essay in Philosophical Science John Turri No preview available - 2016 |
Knowledge and the Norm of Assertion: An Essay in Philosophical Science John Turri No preview available - 2016 |