The norms of assertion : truth, lies, and warrant
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The norms of assertion : truth, lies, and warrant
（Palgrave innovations in philosophy）
Palgrave Macmillan, 2015
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 237-243) and index
Contents of Works
- The norms of assertion
- Speech acts and assertion
- Norms of assertion and normativity
- The supportive reasons norm
- The lottery paradox
- Moore's paradox
- "How do you know?" and challenges to assertions
- Performance normativity
- Supporting the supportive reasons norm
- Assertion and isolated second-hand knowledge
- Gender, power, and the norms of indirect assertion
Description and Table of Contents
Description
When we make claims to each other, we're asserting. But what does it take to assert well? Do we need to know what we're talking about? This book argues that we don't. In fact, it argues that in some special contexts, we can lie.
Table of Contents
1. The Norms of Assertion 2. Assertion and Speech Acts 3. Norms of Assertion and Normativity 4. The Supportive Reasons Norm 5. The Lottery Paradox 6. Moore's Paradox 7. 'How Do You Know?' and Challenges to Assertions 8. Performance Normativity 9. Supporting the Supportive Reasons Norm 10. Assertion and Isolated Second-Hand Knowledge 11. Gender, Power, and the Norms of Indirect Assertion
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