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[from 'Bertrand Russell: Spirit of Solitude' by Ray Monk, in 18. Thought / A. Modes of Thought / 6. Judgement / a. Nature of Judgement ]

Full Idea

Whether the words 'belief' and 'judgement' mean the same thing is a moot point. Traditionally, a judgement is the assent of mind to a proposition. If one thinks that all beliefs are propositional, then beliefs and judgements are the same thing.

Gist of Idea

If all beliefs are propositional, then belief and judgement are the same thing

Source

Ray Monk (Bertrand Russell: Spirit of Solitude [1996], Ch.19 n6)

Book Reference

Monk,Ray: 'Bertrand Russell: Spirit of Solitude' [Vintage 1997], p.533


A Reaction

If I think I have put a bit too much toothpaste on my brush, that strikes me as a non-propositional judgement, even though it could be spelled out as a proposition. But it also strikes me as a belief.