The epistemology of enculturation

<p>Is it irrational to believe something when that belief reflects the influence of one's culture or community? Some have argued that it is, especially when it comes to beliefs about controversial matters like religion, morality, and politics. I begin by situating the problem of cultural influence within the broader discussion surrounding irrelevant influences on our beliefs. After clarifying the way in which our beliefs are influenced by our cultures, I argue that neither the fact nor the recognition that one's belief has been influenced by one's culture is sufficient to render that belief unjustified or irrational.</p>

Name thesis:degree_name

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Level thesis:degree_level

Dissertation

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Philosophy

Year

2016

Author dc:creator

• White, Joshua D

Contributors dc:contributor

• Michael Bergmann
• Paul Draper
• Patrick Kain
• Matthias Steup

• Philosophy
• religion and theology
• Enculturation

Repository record dc:identifier

https://docs.lib.purdue.edu/open_access_dissertations/727

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:docs.lib.purdue.edu:open_access_dissertations-1894