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Single Idea 3566

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

Full Idea

We control our beliefs by virtue of how we enquire.

Gist of Idea

We control our beliefs by virtue of how we enquire

Source

Michael Williams (Problems of Knowledge [2001], Ch. 1)

Book Ref

Williams,Michael: 'Problems of Knowledge' [OUP 2001], p.26

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The 5 ideas with the same theme [controlling external factors to produce beliefs]:

3271	We can't control our own beliefs [Nagel]

2462	Control of belief is possible if you know truth conditions and what causes beliefs [Fodor]

3566	We control our beliefs by virtue of how we enquire [Williams,M]

4764	We cannot directly control our beliefs, but we can control the causes of our involuntary beliefs [Engel]

8847	Beliefs are not chosen, but you can seek ways to influence your belief [Pryor]