justification according to infinitism (or, at least for Klein). Objection to Infinitism: Klein addresses an objection to infinitism. The finite mind objection...
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Epistemology (section Infinitism)
uninformative." An alternative resolution to the regress problem is known as "infinitism". Infinitists take the infinite series to be merely potential, in the...
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Continuously variable transmission (redirect from Infinitly variable transmission)
A continuously variable transmission (CVT) is an automated transmission that can change through a continuous range of gear ratios. This contrasts with...
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Regress argument (epistemology) (section Infinitism)
demanding "coherence" in a system of ideas seems to be an unjustified belief. Infinitism argues that the chain can go on forever. Critics argue that this means...
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Brute fact (section Infinitism)
believes that brute necessities cannot be excluded. According to explanatory infinitism, the chain of explanations goes on infinitely and there is no fundamental...
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mental states of the believer is necessary for knowledge. According to infinitism, an infinite chain of beliefs is needed. The main discipline investigating...
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belief is justified if it coheres with the overall system of beliefs. Infinitism – Beliefs are justified by infinite chains of reasons. Foundherentism –...
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he has long defended the defeasibility theory. His recent work defends infinitism about justification. On this view, to be justified in believing P is to...
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belief is justified if it coheres with the overall system of beliefs. Infinitism – Beliefs are justified by infinite chains of reasons. Foundherentism –...
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