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[filed under theme 13. Knowledge Criteria / B. Internal Justification / 1. Epistemic virtues ]

Full Idea

I argue that intellectual virtues are forms of moral virtue.

Gist of Idea

Intellectual virtues are forms of moral virtue

Source

Linda Trinkaus Zagzebski (Virtues of the Mind [1996], II Intro)

Book Ref

Zagzebski,Linda: 'Virtues of the Mind' [CUP 1996], p.77


A Reaction

This contrasts with Sosa, who seems to think intellectual virtues are just the most efficient ways of reaching the truth. I like Zabzebski's approach a lot, though we are in a very small minority. I love her book. We have epistemic and moral duties.


The 10 ideas with the same theme [values and qualities need for good justification]:

Dialectic is a virtue which contains other virtues [Stoic school, by Diog. Laertius]
Intellectual virtues are forms of moral virtue [Zagzebski]
Intellectual and moral prejudice are the same vice (and there are other examples) [Zagzebski]
We can name at least thirteen intellectual vices [Zagzebski]
A reliable process is no use without the virtues to make use of them [Zagzebski]
A justified belief emulates the understanding and beliefs of an intellectually virtuous person [Zagzebski]
Epistemic virtues: love of knowledge, courage, caution, autonomy, practical wisdom... [Kvanvig]
If epistemic virtues are faculties or powers, that doesn't explain propositional knowledge [Kvanvig]
The value of good means of attaining truth are swamped by the value of the truth itself [Kvanvig]
Offering knowledge needs accuracy and sincerity; receiving it needs testimonial justice [Fricker,M]