Epistemic Obligations: Truth, Individualism, and the Limits of Belief

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epistemic obligations This page intentionally left blank epistemic obligations Truth, Individualism, and the Limits of Belief Bruce R. Reichenbach Baylor University Press © 2012 by Baylor University Press Waco, Texas 76798-7363 All Rights Reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior permission in writing of Baylor University Press. Cover Design by Natalya Balnova eISBN: 978-1-60258-625-3 (e-PDF) eISBN: 978-1-60258-797-7 (Mobipocket) This E-book was converted from the original source file by a thirdparty vendor. Readers who encounter any issues with formatting, text, linking, or readability are encouraged to notify the publisher at BUP_Production@baylor.edu. Some font characters may not display on older Kindle devices. To inquire about permission to use selections from this text, please contact Baylor University Press, One Bear Place, #97363, Waco, Texas 76798. Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Reichenbach, Bruce R. Epistemic obligations : truth, individualism, and the limits of belief / Bruce R. Reichenbach. 284 p. cm. Includes bibliographical references (p. 263) and index. ISBN 978-1-60258-623-9 (hardcover : alk. paper) 1. Responsibility. 2. Belief and doubt. 3. Epistemics. I. Title. BJ1451.R45 2012 121’.6--dc23 2012007965 Printed in the United States of America on acid-free paper with a minimum of 30% post-comsumer waste recycled content. To my teachers, mentors, and colleagues Stuart Hackett, Arthur Holmes, Henry Veatch, Alvin Plantinga, William Alston, Larry Crockett, and Melville Stewart whose influence as Christian philosophers helped shape the ways I think and sharpened my philosophical ideas. This page intentionally left blank ...