Social Epistemology of Argumentation

The SEA project studies how argumentation produces, circulates, shapes, and suppresses knowledge.
ERC funded @VUPhilosophy
Tweets: @cdutilhnovaes @elias_anttila

[Social Epistemology of Argumentation @erc_sea]

Here's one theory in the social epistemology of argumentation (EA):

[Prof. Catarina Dutilh Novaes @cdutilhnovaes]

My article 'Carnap meets Foucault: conceptual engineering and genealogical investigations' is now available online. It was supposed to be Open Access, but somehow it is not (I've contacted #TaylorandFrancis @tandfstem about the problem). Abstract ⬇️
https://t.co/hF4xnEwSdg

[Social Epistemology of Argumentation @erc_sea]

For @ConversationUK, @lisabortolotti & @annaichino argue that conspiracy theories are
1) attempts to protect mental health
2) rooted in trying to find explanations rooted in people's intentions
3) effective bc of certain existing group identities. ⤵️
https://t.co/MLFh2J6pHP

[Changing Attitudes @CAPDproj]

Zelic and Milos "With a little help from our civic friends?" on Open for Debate https://t.co/cfAEvDL7Yi

[Social Epistemology of Argumentation @erc_sea]

John Greco talks social epistemology and polarization on the Open for Debate blog: (EA)
https://t.co/WDwSTgQwmM

[Social Epistemology of Argumentation @erc_sea]

First meeting of the SEA team with its new members! From right to left: Silvia Ivani, Merel Talbi, Caglar Dede, Colin Rittberg on screen, Hein Duijf, @elias_anttila and @cdutilhnovaes So happy to have these awesome people working with us! (CDN)

[Social Epistemology of Argumentation @erc_sea]

The project having 'impact' overseas 😁

[Prof. Catarina Dutilh Novaes @cdutilhnovaes]

My latest interview with the great @DavidPZone1 for the Philosopher's Zone podcast is now available. Good overview of my recent work: I talk about adversarial & non-adversarial conceptions of argumentation, the role of trust in argumentation, and more 😊

https://t.co/EGbJFmXtJQ

[Social Epistemology of Argumentation @erc_sea]

New @erc_sea project output!

[Social Epistemology of Argumentation @erc_sea]

SEA's Hein Duijf discusses digital contract tracing technologies and the issues they need to address with regard to Covid-19 in our newest research blog post, check it out! (EA)
https://t.co/FkQ3afOTsl

[Social Epistemology of Argumentation @erc_sea]

SEA's Hein Duijf discusses digital contract tracing technologies and the issues they need to address with regard to Covid-19 in our newest research blog post, check it out! (EA)
https://t.co/FkQ3afOTsl

[Social Epistemology of Argumentation @erc_sea]

S Dubinsky, KE Smith, & M Gavin: there is evidence of language-based discrimination related to corona. L-B discrimination could to be v important wrt the circulation of knowledge, but is totally underrepresented in the epistemic injustice literature. (EA) https://t.co/5i5ZN1DuMy

[Social Epistemology of Argumentation @erc_sea]

SEA research output spotted! (CDN)

[Prof. Catarina Dutilh Novaes @cdutilhnovaes]

1/ My paper with @ridderjeroen on fake news is forthcoming in a @OUPPhilosophy volume, 'The Epistemology of Fake News' (ed. Bernecker, Flowerree & Grundmann). Here's the pre-print version, in case anyone is interested; abstract pasted below.
https://t.co/Xr8bLBvcwv

[Social Epistemology of Argumentation @erc_sea]

Is 'following the science' a straightforward matter? Short answer: no. (CDN)

[Prof. Catarina Dutilh Novaes @cdutilhnovaes]

THREAD on 'following the experts'
1/ @NewYorker piece w detailed discussion of the differences btw how Seattle and NYC each reacted to covid19. Seattle followed advice of experts, whereas in NYC politicians, esp. @NYCMayor made a complete mess of things.
https://t.co/7o9NKpjreN

[Social Epistemology of Argumentation @erc_sea]

First blog post of the project! Elias' preliminary thoughts on the two 'What is Enlightenment?' essays by Kant and Foucault 👇

[Social Epistemology of Argumentation @erc_sea]

Religious conversion aside, let's remember that there are often epistemic benefits to good-faith [sic] discussion and argumentation from points of epistemic diversity! (EA)

[Catholic Sat @CatholicSat]

At Mass this morning, Pope Francis says: "In Poland, a university student asked me: "But in university I have many atheist companions. What do I say to convert them?" - “Nothing, dear, nothing! The last thing you need to do is say something. Start by living and they will see.""

[Social Epistemology of Argumentation @erc_sea]

A few things worth keeping in mind they don't really discuss (it's a short piece):
1. When to engage in argumentation with conspiracy theorists and when engaging can have adverse effects.
2. Dissuading from conspiracy is not just abt content of argument, eg affects matter. (EA)

[Social Epistemology of Argumentation @erc_sea]

Nice piece in @ConversationUK by @STWorg and John Cook. Conspiracy theories use both faulty information and faulty reasoning, and they offer some ways to latch onto the reasoning component. (EA) https://t.co/ETH4kkObHk via @ConversationUK

[Social Epistemology of Argumentation @erc_sea]

A few things worth keeping in mind they don't really discuss (it's a short piece):
1. When to engage in argumentation with conspiracy theorists and when engaging can have adverse effects.
2. Dissuading from conspiracy is not just abt content of argument, eg affects matter. (EA)

[Social Epistemology of Argumentation @erc_sea]

Nice piece in @ConversationUK by @STWorg and John Cook. Conspiracy theories use both faulty information and faulty reasoning, and they offer some ways to latch onto the reasoning component. (EA) https://t.co/ETH4kkObHk via @ConversationUK

[Social Epistemology of Argumentation @erc_sea]

On the importance of disagreement & dissent in science and scientifically informed policy-making.

[Prof. Catarina Dutilh Novaes @cdutilhnovaes]

This article starts with some strange assumptions (strict separation between science & politics, which is well-known to be an illusion), but then it takes a more interesting turn: Dutch gov. is listening to experts who agree too much with each other.
https://t.co/MFGBalgRY7

[Social Epistemology of Argumentation @erc_sea]

On transparency and accountability of scientific work towards citizens at large. (CDN)

[Prof. Catarina Dutilh Novaes @cdutilhnovaes]

On the difficult balance between 'trusting the expert' & being a citizen with a critical stance, I am reminded of this article of last year (by @toniemudde), where I claim that it's not a contradiction to trust science & remain critical at once.
https://t.co/VUBqffctDR