A Pluralistic Account of Epistemic Rationality

Matthew Kopec (Charles Sturt University (CAPPE))

Abstract: In this paper, I aim to motivate and defend a pluralistic view of epistemic rationality. At the core of the view is the notion that epistemic rationality is essentially a species of practical rationality put in the service of various epistemic goals. First, I sketch some closely related views that have appeared in the literature. Second, I present my preferred version of the view and sketch some of its benefits. Third, I defend the view against some prominent objections offered by Thomas Kelly and Selim Berker against related views . Last, I raise some distinct worries that might linger and sketch some possible ways one might address them.