Measuring the self and measuring the world.

Area of Science:

• Philosophy of Mind
• Epistemology
• Social Philosophy

Background:

• Intellectual vices are cognitive dispositions that hinder intellectual virtues.
• Existing accounts often focus on individualistic factors, neglecting social dimensions.
• Tanesini proposes a social approach to understanding and addressing intellectual vices.

Purpose of the Study:

• To critically evaluate Tanesini's proposed social approach to intellectual vices.
• To determine the extent to which Tanesini's account is social in its treatment of the causes and responses to intellectual vices.
• To identify areas for further development in social approaches to intellectual vices.

Main Methods:

• Conceptual analysis of Tanesini's "social approach" to intellectual vices.
• Examination of the social dimensions of the causes of intellectual vices within Tanesini's framework.
• Assessment of the social dimensions of responding to intellectual vices in Tanesini's account.

Main Results:

• Tanesini's account is deemed social in its explanation of the causes of intellectual vices, with minor suggestions for elaboration.
• The approach to responding to intellectual vices is assessed as not social, aligning with Tanesini's apparent intentions.
• The study clarifies the specific social aspects of Tanesini's theory.

Conclusions:

• Tanesini's framework offers a partially social account of intellectual vices, particularly concerning their etiology.
• The response strategies proposed by Tanesini lack a social dimension.
• Further research is needed to develop a more comprehensive social approach to intellectual vices, especially in addressing them.