The Norms of Assertion

Truth, Lies, and Warrant

Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Philosophy, Reference, Epistemology, Reference & Language, Language Arts
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Author: R. McKinnon ISBN: 9781137521729
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan UK Publication: January 12, 2016
Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan Language: English
Author: R. McKinnon
ISBN: 9781137521729
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan UK
Publication: January 12, 2016
Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan
Language: English

When we make claims to each other, we're asserting. But what does it take to assert well? Do we need to know what we're talking about? This book argues that we don't. In fact, it argues that in some special contexts, we can lie.

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When we make claims to each other, we're asserting. But what does it take to assert well? Do we need to know what we're talking about? This book argues that we don't. In fact, it argues that in some special contexts, we can lie.

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