Research Grant
[Cite as http://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/DP180102384]Researchers: Neil Levy (Chief Investigator)
Brief description Changing philosophical perceptions of belief in a post-truth world. This project aims to investigate and illuminate the processes underlying belief formation by using the tools of philosophy and cognitive science. Recent events have led many commentators to suggest that we live in a post-truth world. Beliefs seem decreasingly sensitive to evidence and instead, we believe what we want to believe. By developing a deeper understanding of the nature of belief and of the mechanisms that cause belief change, the project will develop concrete proposals for making beliefs more responsive to evidence, and to assess the ethical permissibility of utilising these proposals. It will develop tools that allow for better informed decision-making.
Funding Amount $376,267
Funding Scheme Discovery Projects
- ARC : DP180102384
- PURL : http://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/DP180102384
