Single Idea 4266

[catalogued under 11. Knowledge Aims / A. Knowledge / 4. Belief / b. Elements of beliefs]

Full Idea

With the concept of belief (e.g. in animals) comes recognition, expectation and surprise.

Gist of Idea

Having beliefs involves recognition, expectation and surprise

Source

Roger Scruton (Animal Rights and Wrongs [1996], p.15)

Book Reference

Scruton,Roger: 'Animal Rights and Wrongs' [Demos 1996], p.15


A Reaction

A good observation. It is always tempting to see mental faculties in isolation, but each one drags along other capacities with it. Looks a bit holistic.