Against Coherence

Some philosophers argue that coherence is a normatively significant type of rationality, over and above substantive rationality. The most detailed and substantive arguments are given by Alex Worsnip (2021, 2022). In this paper I will criticize his arguments. We are left with the thesis that the only type of rationality we need is substantive rationality.

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Journal
Logos & Episteme
Published
2025-01-01
DOI
https://doi.org/10.5840/logos-episteme20251611
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1
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Philosophical Ethics and Theory
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Against Coherence

D. J. Bradley
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Philosophical Ethics and Theory
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Against Coherence

D. J. Bradley
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Abstract

Some philosophers argue that coherence is a normatively significant type of rationality, over and above substantive rationality. The most detailed and substantive arguments are given by Alex Worsnip (2021, 2022). In this paper I will criticize his arguments. We are left with the thesis that the only type of rationality we need is substantive rationality.

Logos & EpistemeVol. 16(1)
Openalex Percentile: Top 3%
Philosophical Ethics and Theory
17.27
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