Self-knowledge and the Paradox of Belief Revision

Abstract To qualify as a fully rational agent, one must be able rationally to revise one’s beliefs in the light of new evidence. This requires, not only that right way, but also do so result appreciating evidence on basis which is changing mind. However, very nature belief seems pose an obstacle possibility satisfying this requirement – for, insofar believes p , any not- will strike misleading and, face it, believing certain piece incompatible with fact such should bear question at hand. Call ‘Paradox Belief Revision’. paper introduces Paradox Revision, compares it Kripke’s Dogmatism Paradox, and suggests we may see way out former if assume agents are systematically aware their own they have.