epistemic

Researchers describe this as epistemic curiosity, a need for understanding.

Thirty-five years ago, the philosopher John Hardwig published a paper on what he called “epistemic dependence,” our reliance on others’ knowledge.

Another lesson comes from Hardwig’s original paper on epistemic dependence.

Instead, Chris indulged in the MSNBC variant of epistemic closure.

Until then, enjoy this quote that is slightly relevant to an epistemic bubble this blog discusses on occasion.

This absurd epistemic closure likely accounts for why so many Americans are shocked at the President's strong polling numbers.

We no longer joke about "epistemic closure," but that does not mean the phenomenon has ceased to govern the conservative mind.