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On Believing and Being Convinced offers a comprehensive analysis of two central concepts in epistemology: belief and conviction. Paul Silva Jr. investigates the philosophical distinctions between these mental states and their role in the formation and justification of knowledge. The book addresses core questions about what it means to believe something versus being genuinely convinced of its truth, and how these concepts relate to rationality, doubt, and certainty.
As part of the Elements in Epistemology series, this work provides an accessible yet rigorous examination of these foundational epistemological issues. Silva argues that understanding the difference between believing and being convinced is essential for a complete account of human knowledge and justified belief. The volume synthesizes contemporary epistemological debates while offering new insights into how we acquire, maintain, and revise our beliefs in light of evidence and reasoning.
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