An appraisal of the evolution of some of the main themes in sosa’s epistemology

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  • Juan Comesaña University of Arizona

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https://doi.org/10.1590/0101-3173.2021.v44dossier2.05.p29

Palabras clave:

Ernest Sosa, Virtue Epistemology, Safety, Closure, Reflection

Resumen

In this article, I propose to trace the evolution of three central concepts in Sosa’s epistemology: the distinction between animal and reflective knowledge, closure principles, and the safety condition. These three planks played a central role in the early presentations of Sosa’s epistemology, but have recently undergone interesting changes. 

Biografía del autor/a

  • Juan Comesaña, University of Arizona

    University of Arizona, Tucson – United States of America

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Received: 15/9/2020 - Approved: 05/3/2021

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02-06-2021 — Actualizado el 30-06-2022

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An appraisal of the evolution of some of the main themes in sosa’s epistemology. (2022). TRANS/FORM/AÇÃO:/Revista/De/Filosofia, 44(Special Issue 2), 29-42. https://doi.org/10.1590/0101-3173.2021.v44dossier2.05.p29