TY - JOUR
T1 - The mark of understanding: In defense of an ability account
AU - Van Kerkhove, Bart
AU - Delarivière, Sven
PY - 2021/10
Y1 - 2021/10
N2 - Understanding is a valued trait in any epistemic practice, scientific or not. Yet, when it comes to characterizing its nature, the notion has not received the philosophical attention it deserves. We have set ourselves three tasks in this paper. First, we defend the importance of this endeavor. Second, we consider and criticize a number of proposals to this effect. Third, we defend an alternative account, focusing on abilities as the proper mark of understanding.
AB - Understanding is a valued trait in any epistemic practice, scientific or not. Yet, when it comes to characterizing its nature, the notion has not received the philosophical attention it deserves. We have set ourselves three tasks in this paper. First, we defend the importance of this endeavor. Second, we consider and criticize a number of proposals to this effect. Third, we defend an alternative account, focusing on abilities as the proper mark of understanding.
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=85100222746&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1007/s10516-020-09529-0
DO - 10.1007/s10516-020-09529-0
M3 - Article
VL - 31
SP - 619
EP - 648
JO - Axiomathes
JF - Axiomathes
SN - 1122-1151
IS - 5
ER -