Single Idea 20194

[catalogued under 13. Knowledge Criteria / B. Internal Justification / 1. Epistemic virtues]

Full Idea

I argue that intellectual virtues are forms of moral virtue.

Gist of Idea

Intellectual virtues are forms of moral virtue

Source

Linda Trinkaus Zagzebski (Virtues of the Mind [1996], II Intro)

Book Reference

Zagzebski,Linda: 'Virtues of the Mind' [CUP 1996], p.77


A Reaction

This contrasts with Sosa, who seems to think intellectual virtues are just the most efficient ways of reaching the truth. I like Zabzebski's approach a lot, though we are in a very small minority. I love her book. We have epistemic and moral duties.