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Alvin PlantingaNon-Fiction · Philosophy
Warrant and Proper Function
Alvin Plantinga explores the concept of epistemic warrant, which distinguishes true belief from knowledge. He proposes that proper functioning of cognitive faculties within the correct cognitive environment is crucial for warrant. Plantinga examines proper function and related ideas, then applies his theory to various areas of knowledge, including self-knowledge, memory, perception, and a priori belief. He concludes by arguing that naturalism in epistemology thrives within a supernatural theological or metaphysical framework.