In the case of a testifier with pathological lies and misperceptions, it is not obvious that a recipient can gain knowledge from their statements, as the testifier appears insane, and a recipient would need to know the testifier is a reliable speaker despite their condition to gain knowledge.

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  Epistemology of Testimony | Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy

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• testimony concept
• knowledge concept