Influence of the “benefit of the doubt” in online auctions
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DOI: 10.1007/s11002-019-09497-5
Abstract: In online auctions, as well as in other purchase settings, there are conditions when consumers embrace uncertainty instead of avoiding it. In these cases, consumers prefer not to know the true value of a product… read more here.
Keywords: true value; doubt; online auctions; influence benefit ... See more keywords
In the Space of Reasonable Doubt
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DOI: 10.1007/s11229-019-02488-z
Abstract: This paper explores ‘reasonable doubt’ as an enlightening notion to think of reasoning and decision-making generally, beyond the judicial domain. The paper starts from a decision-theoretic understanding of the notion, whereby it can be defined… read more here.
Keywords: decision; doubt; paper; reasonable doubt ... See more keywords
Reasonable Self-doubt
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DOI: 10.1007/s11572-020-09528-7
Abstract: Sometimes, the availability of more evidence for a conclusion provides a reason to believe in its falsity. This counter-intuitive phenomenon is related to the idea of higher - order evidence , which has attracted broad… read more here.
Keywords: reasonable self; doubt; law; evidence ... See more keywords
Spinoza on Metaphysical Doubt and the “Cartesian Circle”
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DOI: 10.13128/phe_mi-24980
Abstract: This article offers an analysis and defense of the solution proposed by Spinoza to the “Cartesian circle” problem. Taking into consideration Spinoza’s sound analysis of the epistemic conditions of an authentic doubt, it will try… read more here.
Keywords: doubt; cartesian circle; spinoza metaphysical; solution ... See more keywords
Wired to Doubt: Why People Fear Vaccines and Climate Change and Mistrust Science
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DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2021.809395
Abstract: We all want to be right in our thinking. Vaccine hesitancy and global warming denial share much in common: (1) both are threats to personal, community and global health, (2) action is contingent on co-operation… read more here.
Keywords: science; people fear; fear vaccines; doubt ... See more keywords