On testimonial knowledge and its functions

Abstract The problem of explaining how we acquire knowledge via testimony gives rise to a dilemma, according which any theory must make testimonial either too hard or easy, and therefore no adequate account is possible. In recent work (2020), John Greco offers solution the dilemma on behalf anti-reductionism that appeals Edward Craig’s functionalist epistemology. It argued Greco’s flawed, in his provides wrong verdicts ordinary cases knowledge. contrast, it shown both reductionism have resources solve provide right without appealing functionalism.