The Epistemic irresponsibility of the subjects-of-a-life account

Between the Species 13 (9):7 (2009)
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In this paper I will argue that Regan’s subjects-of-a-life account is epistemically irresponsible. Firstly, in making so many epistemic claims. Secondly in making the claims themselves.

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