The Pragmatics of Belief

Journal of Pragmatics 42 (1):35-47 (2010)
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This paper argues that pragmatic considerations similar to the ones that Grice has shown pertain to assertability pertain to acceptability. It further shows how this should affect some widely held epistemic principles. The idea of a pragmatics of belief is defended against some seemingly obvious objections.

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