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'The Fixation of Belief', 'works' and 'Virtues of the Mind'
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11. Knowledge Aims / A. Knowledge / 2. Understanding
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Modern epistemology is too atomistic, and neglects understanding [Zagzebski]
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Epistemology is excessively atomic, by focusing on justification instead of understanding [Zagzebski]
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11. Knowledge Aims / A. Knowledge / 3. Value of Knowledge
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Truth is valuable, but someone knowing the truth is more valuable [Zagzebski]
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11. Knowledge Aims / A. Knowledge / 4. Belief / c. Aim of beliefs
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We are entirely satisfied with a firm belief, even if it is false [Peirce]
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The feeling of belief shows a habit which will determine our actions [Peirce]
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We want true beliefs, but obviously we think our beliefs are true [Peirce]
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A mere question does not stimulate a struggle for belief; there must be a real doubt [Peirce]
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11. Knowledge Aims / A. Knowledge / 4. Belief / d. Cause of beliefs
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Some beliefs are fairly voluntary, and others are not at all so [Zagzebski]
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11. Knowledge Aims / A. Knowledge / 5. Aiming at Truth
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Knowledge either aims at a quantity of truths, or a quality of understanding of truths [Zagzebski]
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