Wagga Philosophy Seminar, Thursday 17 September at 4pm (PLEASE NOTE: unusual time and location)
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Cohen, Daniel
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Thursday, 17 September, 4 pm
Matthew Kopec (CSU)
Title: A Pluralistic Account of Epistemic Rationality
Abstract: In this essay, I motivate and defend a pluralistic account of epistemic rationality. Two central tenants of the view are that (1) epistemic rationality is essentially a species of practical rationality, where the latter is understood teleologically, and (2) there are many distinct characteristics of beliefs (or credences) that are epistemically valuable. I begin by sketching some closely related views that have appeared in the literature, typically under the label 'epistemic instrumentalism'. I then present my preferred version of the view and sketch some of its benefits. I conclude by raising some lingering worries and some possible ways to address them.
Location: Main Library (CSU Wagga); Ground Floor, room 243
This seminar is also available via videolink from: Centre for Applied Philosophy and Public Ethics (CSU), Level 1, 10-12 Brisbane Avenue, Barton ACT (take the lift to level 1 and ring the doorbell to your right).
For details about upcoming Wagga philosophy seminars, please see: waggaphilosophy.com
Daniel Cohen
Senior Lecturer in Philosophy | School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Charles Sturt University
Boorooma St
Wagga Wagga, 2678
Australia
Tel: +61 2 6933 2565
Email: dco...@csu.edu.au
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Matthew Kopec (CSU)
Title: A Pluralistic Account of Epistemic Rationality
Abstract: In this essay, I motivate and defend a pluralistic account of epistemic rationality. Two central tenants of the view are that (1) epistemic rationality is essentially a species of practical rationality, where the latter is understood teleologically, and (2) there are many distinct characteristics of beliefs (or credences) that are epistemically valuable. I begin by sketching some closely related views that have appeared in the literature, typically under the label 'epistemic instrumentalism'. I then present my preferred version of the view and sketch some of its benefits. I conclude by raising some lingering worries and some possible ways to address them.
Location: Main Library (CSU Wagga); Ground Floor, room 243
This seminar is also available via videolink from: Centre for Applied Philosophy and Public Ethics (CSU), Level 1, 10-12 Brisbane Avenue, Barton ACT (take the lift to level 1 and ring the doorbell to your right).
For details about upcoming Wagga philosophy seminars, please see: waggaphilosophy.com
Daniel Cohen
Senior Lecturer in Philosophy | School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Charles Sturt University
Boorooma St
Wagga Wagga, 2678
Australia
Tel: +61 2 6933 2565
Email: dco...@csu.edu.au
Charles Sturt University
| ALBURY-WODONGA | BATHURST | CANBERRA | DUBBO | GOULBURN | MELBOURNE | ONTARIO | ORANGE | PORT MACQUARIE | SYDNEY | WAGGA WAGGA |
LEGAL NOTICE
This email (and any attachment) is confidential and is intended for the use of the addressee(s) only. If you are not the intended recipient of this email, you must not copy, distribute, take any action in reliance on it or disclose it to anyone. Any confidentiality is not waived or lost by reason of mistaken delivery. Email should be checked for viruses and defects before opening. Charles Sturt University (CSU) does not accept liability for viruses or any consequence which arise as a result of this email transmission. Email communications with CSU may be subject to automated email filtering, which could result in the delay or deletion of a legitimate email before it is read at CSU. The views expressed in this email are not necessarily those of CSU.
Charles Sturt University in Australia
http://www.csu.edu.au
The Grange Chancellery, Panorama Avenue, Bathurst NSW Australia 2795
(ABN: 83 878 708 551; CRICOS Provider Numbers: 00005F (NSW), 01947G (VIC), 02960B (ACT)). TEQSA Provider Number: PV12018
Charles Sturt University in Ontario
http://www.charlessturt.ca
860 Harrington Court, Burlington Ontario Canada L7N 3N4
Registration: www.peqab.ca
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