Epistemic rationality: Skepticism toward unfounded beliefs requires sufficient cognitive ability and motivation to be rational
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DOI: 10.1016/j.paid.2017.10.026
Abstract: Why does belief in the paranormal, conspiracy theories, and various other phenomena that are not backed up by evidence remain widespread in modern society? In the present research we adopt an individual difference approach, as… read more here.
Keywords: cognitive ability; unfounded beliefs; toward unfounded; epistemic rationality ... See more keywords
Collectives and Epistemic Rationality
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DOI: 10.1111/tops.12610
Abstract: Consideration of collectives raises important questions about human rationality. This has long been known for questions about preferences, but it holds also with respect to beliefs. For one, there are contexts (such as voting) where… read more here.
Keywords: epistemic rationality; collectives epistemic; rationality;