1. Four Varieties of Character-Based Virtue Epistemology.
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Baehr, Jason
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VIRTUE epistemology , *THEORY of knowledge , *CONDUCT of life , *PHILOSOPHY , *INTELLECT - Abstract
The terrain of character-based or "responsibilist" virtue epistemology has evolved dramatically over the last decade—so much so that it is far from clear what, if anything, unifies the various views put forth in this area. In an attempt to bring some clarity to the overall thrust and structure of this movement, I develop a fourfold classification of character-based virtue epistemologies. I also offer a qualified assessment of each approach, defending a certain account of the probable future of this burgeoning subfield. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2008
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