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Epistemic justification is fundamentally related to belief because it serves as the rational basis that makes a belief likely to be true [1] and provides the necessary reasons to transform a belief into knowledge [2]. It acts as a functional link between an individual and their belief [3], with specific theories like proper functionalism defining justification as the result of a belief being formed through proper cognitive processes [4].
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Epistemic Justification – Introduction to Philosophy: Epistemology press.rebus.community 4 facts
claimEpistemic justification is considered 'truth-conducive,' meaning that the presence of justification makes a belief likely to be true.
claimProper functionalism defines epistemic justification as a belief resulting from proper cognitive function, analogous to how a heart functions properly by pumping blood.
claimEpistemic justification functions as a knowledge-contributing link between a person and their belief that a proposition is true.
claimEpistemic justification makes a belief rational by providing reasons that count toward knowledge.