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Mona Simion, "Resistance to Evidence" (Cambridge UP, 2024)

New Books in Psychology

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Navigating Belief and Judgment: A Philosophical Exploration

This chapter scrutinizes the misconception around suspending judgment as a safe route, emphasizing the importance of evidence-based decision-making over blind suspension. It delves into various philosophical views on belief formation, cognitive capacities, epistemic responsibility, and virtues, challenging simplistic categorizations of resisting evidence while advocating for a nuanced understanding of differing beliefs and behaviors. The discussion also touches on the integration of cognitive limitations within epistemic norms and the impact of knowledge and ignorance indicators on shaping individual beliefs.

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