#1007 Brian Talbot: The End of Epistemology As We Know It

Oct 17, 2024

Brian Talbot, an Assistant Professor of Philosophy at the University of Colorado, Boulder, dives deep into the future of epistemology. He discusses the importance of epistemic norms and their conflicts with moral norms. The conversation shifts to the stark differences between knowledge and true beliefs, as well as the intriguing concept of 'pointless beliefs.' Talbot also introduces epistemic consequentialism, exploring how beliefs shape outcomes and challenging traditional perspectives. This enlightening dialogue uncovers the complexities of how we form beliefs in an uncertain world.

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ADVICE

Resolving Norm Conflicts

In normative conflicts, follow the norm that matters more in that specific case.
Talbot emphasizes understanding why norms matter to resolve such conflicts effectively.

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Knowledge vs. True Belief

The difference between knowledge and true belief remains a complex philosophical debate.
Talbot acknowledges the lack of a definitive answer but highlights clear examples distinguishing the two.

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Pointless Beliefs

Pointless beliefs, like the exact number of blades of grass on a lawn, have negligible value.
Most potential beliefs are pointless, highlighting the importance of focusing on valuable knowledge.

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Dr. Brian Talbot is an Assistant Professor of Philosophy at the University of Colorado, Boulder. His work is on epistemology, ethics, and the intersection of ethics and epistemology. He is the author of The End of Epistemology As We Know It.

In this episode, we focus on The End of Epistemology As We Know It. We start by talking about epistemic norms, and the standard epistemic norms that most philosophers follow. We discuss why epistemic norms matter, and what happens when there is conflict between epistemic norms and moral norms. We talk about the difference between knowledge and true beliefs, and we also discuss pointless beliefs, mundane beliefs, and interesting beliefs. We then talk about nonstandard epistemic norms, and Dr. Talbot’s methodology to get at replacement norms. Finally, we discuss whether epistemic norms are categorical.

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