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Full Idea
Some philosophers have claimed that there are two kinds of belief, 'de re' belief and 'de dicto' belief.
Clarification
'De re' are about things, 'de dicto' are about descriptions or propositions
Gist of Idea
Maybe there are two kinds of belief - 'de re' beliefs and 'de dicto' beliefs
Source
Tim Crane (Elements of Mind [2001], 4.35)
Book Ref
Crane,Tim: 'Elements of Mind' [OUP 2001], p.117
A Reaction
Interesting, though it may only distinguish two objects of belief, not two types. Internalist and externalist views are implied.