Belief Quote by Ernest Sosa
“The correctness of much testimonially based belief is no more than minimally creditable to the believer.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Knowledge and Its Limits, 2000
Belief based on testimony is only minimally justified, relying heavily on the believer’s trust rather than evidence.
In simple terms: Testimonial belief offers weak justification.
Key Takeaway
Seek stronger evidence beyond testimony.
Themes
epistemology
trust
belief
Mood
skeptical
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
critical
When to use this quote
- legal testimony
- historical research
- news consumption
- personal anecdotes
Key Concepts
justification
testimony
credibility
Questions to Reflect On
- When should we doubt a witness?
- How can we verify testimonial claims?
A Different Perspective
Reliance on testimony can be vulnerable to misinformation.
