Does Social Epistemic Instrumentalism Secure the Normative Authority of Epistemic Rationality?
Philosophy & Social Criticism: An International, Interdisciplinary Journal
Published online on October 30, 2025
Abstract
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Social epistemic instrumentalism (SEI) argues that epistemic norms derive their authority from serving collective epistemic goals, not individual aims. This paper critically examines whether SEI can explain the categorical (unconditional) authority of ...
Social epistemic instrumentalism (SEI) argues that epistemic norms derive their authority from serving collective epistemic goals, not individual aims. This paper critically examines whether SEI can explain the categorical (unconditional) authority of ...