Agent-centered epistemic rationality

It is a plausible and compelling theoretical assumption that epistemic rationality just matter of having doxastic attitudes are the correct responses to one’s reasons, or all requirements reduce on attitudes. According this idea, instances rational belief. Call assumption, any theory working under it, belief-centered. In what follows, I argue we should not accept belief-centered theories rationality. This an argument in three acts. first, present counterexamples problematize assumption: cases whose protagonists (i) fail meet belief but (ii) nevertheless appear epistemically rational. second act, consider alternative explanations counterexamples, friendly theorist, find them wanting. third final show there significant benefits acknowledging distinct agent-centered dimension sketch candidate approach: view grounds agent’s possession good policies. end, see complete as much agents it