Single Idea 3898

[catalogued under 13. Knowledge Criteria / C. External Justification / 2. Causal Justification]

Full Idea

It is impossible that my present belief that it will rain tomorrow is caused by its raining tomorrow.

Gist of Idea

My belief that it will rain tomorrow can't be caused by its raining tomorrow

Source

Roger Scruton (Modern Philosophy:introduction and survey [1994], 22.4)

Book Reference

Scruton,Roger: 'Modern Philosophy: introduction and survey' [Sinclair-Stevenson 1994], p.322


A Reaction

This doesn't demolish a causal account of belief. It would be very surprising if I were to believe it was going to rain tomorrow for no cause whatsoever. That would be irrational.