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A paradigm-based explanation of trust.
Friedemann Bieber1, Juri Viehoff2
1Department of Philosophy, University of Zurich, Zollikerstrasse 117, 8008 Zurich, Switzerland.
Synthese
|December 22, 2022
Summary
This study presents a functionalist view of trust, highlighting Communicated Interpersonal Trust as foundational. It explains how trust fulfills human needs and how other trust forms connect to this core function.
Area of Science:
- Social Psychology
- Philosophy of Social Science
Background:
- Existing theories of trust often focus on isolated functions.
- A comprehensive understanding of trust's role in social life is lacking.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose a functionalist account of trust.
- To establish Communicated Interpersonal Trust as a paradigmatic form.
- To explain how derivative trust forms relate to this paradigm.
Main Methods:
- Functionalist analysis of trust.
- Examination of social practices and human needs.
- Philosophical argumentation.
Main Results:
- Communicated Interpersonal Trust is identified as paradigmatic, fulfilling practical, deliberative, and relational needs.
- Derivative trust forms possess proleptic potential, connecting to the paradigm by fostering positive dynamics.
- The functionalist approach reconciles and critiques existing trust theories.
Conclusions:
- Trust is best understood through its functions, with Communicated Interpersonal Trust serving as a core example.
- The interconnectedness of trust functions is crucial for its optimal realization.
- A functionalist perspective offers new insights into debates on trust's structure and volitional aspects.
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