Inferential seemings and the problem of reflective awareness

Moretti, Luca (2019): Inferential seemings and the problem of reflective awareness. In: Canadian Journal of Philosophy, Vol. 49, No. 2: pp. 253-271

Abstract

Phenomenal conservatism (PC) is the internalist view that non-inferential justification rests on appearances. PC's advocates have recently argued that seemings are also required to explain inferential justification. The most developed view to this effect is Michael Huemer 's theory of inferential seemings (ToIS). Luca Moretti has recently shown that PC is affected by the problem of reflective awareness, which makes PC open to sceptical challenges. In this paper I argue that ToIS is afflicted by a version of the same problem and it is thus hostage to inferential scepticism. I also suggest a possible response on behalf of ToIS's advocates.

• Item Type: Journal article
• Faculties: Philosophy, Philosophy of Science and Religious Science
• Subjects: 100 Philosophy and Psychology > 100 Philosophy
• ISSN: 0045-5091
• Language: English