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1000-Word Philosophy: An Introductory Anthology

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Epistemic Justification: What is Rational Belief?

March 19, 2023March 20, 2026 ~ 1000-Word Philosophy: An Introductory Anthology ~ 12 Comments

Rational or reasonable beliefs are often described by philosophers as "epistemically justified." This is an introduction to the concept of epistemic justification.

Reason is the Slave to the Passions: David Hume on Reason vs. Desire

November 17, 2021April 16, 2026 ~ 1000-Word Philosophy: An Introductory Anthology ~ 2 Comments

An introduction to David Hume's theory of rationality and his famous quote that it's “not contrary to reason to prefer the destruction of the whole world to the scratching of my finger.”

Expertise: What is an Expert?

October 25, 2018March 18, 2024 ~ 1000-Word Philosophy: An Introductory Anthology ~ 4 Comments

What is an expert? What is expertise? This essay answers these questions.

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