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Aaron Zimmerman presents a new pragmatist account of belief, in terms of information poised to guide our more attentive, controlled actions. And he explores the consequences of this account for our understanding of the relation between psychology and philosophy, the mind and brain, the nature of del...

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Main Author: Zimmerman, Aaron (Aaron Zachary) (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Oxford, United Kingdom : Oxford University Press, [2018]
Subjects:
Bain, Alexander, > 1818-1903.
Bain, Alexander, > 1818-1903
Belief and doubt.
Pragmatism.
Pragmatism > History.
Croyance et doute.
Pragmatisme.
Pragmatisme > Histoire.
pragmatism.
PHILOSOPHY > Epistemology.
Belief and doubt
Pragmatism
Electronic books.
History
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of Contents:
  • Preface: Some Initial Questions
  • 1: Defining the Nature of Belief
  • 2: Alternative Measures and Taxonomies
  • 3: Against Intellectualism: Animal Belief
  • 4: Belief and Pretense
  • 5: The Authority to Define "Belief "
  • 6: Pragmatic Self-Deception.