The Case for Spirit Realism: A Reply to Fales

In this article, I respond to some criticisms raised in Evan Fales’ review of my book The Epistemology of Spirit Beliefs that was published in this journal. The points I will address are the following: (i) Fales’ complaint about unclarity in my epistemological position, (ii) his complaint about my i...

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Main Author: Eyghen, Hans van ca. 21. Jh. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Brill 2024
In: International journal for the study of skepticism
Year: 2024, Volume: 14, Issue: 2, Pages: 155-163
Further subjects:B Phenomenal Conservatism
B Spirit Possession
B Spirits
B Skepticism
B Naturalism
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Summary:In this article, I respond to some criticisms raised in Evan Fales’ review of my book The Epistemology of Spirit Beliefs that was published in this journal. The points I will address are the following: (i) Fales’ complaint about unclarity in my epistemological position, (ii) his complaint about my insufficient presentation of alternative explanations, and (iii) his complaint about my use of the terms ‘naturalism’ and ‘naturalistic explanation’.
ISSN:2210-5700
Contains:Enthalten in: International journal for the study of skepticism
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1163/22105700-bja10076