perception ↔ non-reductionism

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Non-reductionism is related to perception because it is frequently compared to perception as a foundational source of knowledge [1], [2], and is distinguished from it by the unique phenomenalistic challenges testimony faces [3].

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Epistemology of Testimony | Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy iep.utm.edu Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy 2 facts

quotePeter Graham (2004) states: “The central claim the Anti-Reductionist makes is that the epistemologies of perception, memory, and testimony should all look more or less alike.”

perspectiveReductionism views testimony as akin to inference and places a relatively heavy burden on the recipient of testimony, whereas anti-reductionism views testimony as akin to perception or memory and places a relatively light burden on the recipient.

Social Epistemology – Introduction to Philosophy - Rebus Press press.rebus.community William D. Rowley · Rebus Community 1 fact

claimNon-reductionism faces a phenomenalistic problem because, unlike other sources of justification such as perception, introspection, memory, or intuition, testimony does not inherently present itself as true.