Abstract
This paper considers a self-acknowledged indoctrinator’s defense of his teaching. This defense relies on the correspondence conception of truth which allows a logical gap between the conduct of an inquiry and the truth of our beliefs. In criticism, I will seek to characterize the truth of our beliefs in terms of a link with genuine inquiry. Finally, I consider the value of having true beliefs and what constitutes the importance of acquiring the ability to inquire. On this view, good teaching, at a minimum, involves the exercise and the fostering of what I shall call epistemic prudence.
Highlights
This paper considers a self-acknowledged indoctrinator’s defense of his teaching. This defense relies on the correspondence conception of truth which allows a logical gap between the conduct of an inquiry and the truth of our beliefs
I will seek to characterize the truth of our beliefs in terms of a link with genuine inquiry
I consider the value of having true beliefs and what constitutes the importance of acquiring the ability to inquire
Summary
This paper considers a self-acknowledged indoctrinator’s defense of his teaching. This defense relies on the correspondence conception of truth which allows a logical gap between the conduct of an inquiry and the truth of our beliefs. I will seek to characterize the truth of our beliefs in terms of a link with genuine inquiry. I consider the value of having true beliefs and what constitutes the importance of acquiring the ability to inquire. On this view, good teaching, at a minimum, involves the exercise and the fostering of what I shall call epistemic prudence
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