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The question "why should claim X be trusted?" indeed runs into infinite regress and has no well-founded answer. But the modified question "why should claim X be
by cousin_it 8y ago
The question "why should claim X be trusted?" indeed runs into infinite regress and has no well-founded answer. But the modified question "why should claim X be trusted by creature Y?" can have a well-founded answer, based on facts about creature Y.
- blackbrokkoli 8y agoWhy is that? You would rely on the third option, basing on axioms, no?
- cousin_it 8y agoAxioms accepted by creature Y.