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Non-reductionism is related to memory because both are categorized as basic sources of epistemic justification [1], and non-reductionists argue that the epistemology of testimony should mirror that of memory [2]. Furthermore, non-reductionism is often contrasted with reductionism by comparing testimony to memory [3], and it is distinguished from memory when discussing the inherent presentation of truth in justification [4].
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Epistemology of Testimony | Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy iep.utm.edu 3 facts
quoteJennifer Lackey (2005) states: “non–reductionists maintain that testimony is just as basic a source of justification (knowledge, warrant, entitlement, and so forth) as sense-perception, memory, inference, and the like”.
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 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.