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'The Fixation of Belief', 'Evidentialism' and 'Truth'
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11. Knowledge Aims / A. Knowledge / 4. Belief / a. Beliefs
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The Humean theory of motivation is that beliefs may be motivators as well as desires [Engel]
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Involuntary beliefs can still be evaluated [Feldman/Conee]
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11. Knowledge Aims / A. Knowledge / 4. Belief / c. Aim of beliefs
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The feeling of belief shows a habit which will determine our actions [Peirce]
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We are entirely satisfied with a firm belief, even if it is false [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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Our beliefs are meant to fit the world (i.e. be true), where we want the world to fit our desires [Engel]
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11. Knowledge Aims / A. Knowledge / 4. Belief / d. Cause of beliefs
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'Evidentialists' say, and 'voluntarists' deny, that we only believe on the basis of evidence [Engel]
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