Single Idea 3271

[catalogued under 13. Knowledge Criteria / C. External Justification / 5. Controlling Beliefs]

Full Idea

Our beliefs are always due to factors outside of our control.

Gist of Idea

We can't control our own beliefs

Source

Thomas Nagel (Moral Luck [1976], p.27)

Book Reference

Nagel,Thomas: 'Mortal Questions' [CUP 1981], p.27