Vol. 2 No. 36 (2016): Modes of believing
Believing is part of the so-called epistemic modalities, which are defined as a cognitive force that leads subjects to consider true either something they can verify or demonstrate or something unverifiable —but likely or possible. Therefore, the form taken by that cognitive force is that of knowing —as in the logical or scientific discourse— and believing —implied in political, advertising or religious discourse.
The contributions in this issue reflect on the cognitive modality of believing and the modes it is presented within the various fields and their discourses: as a determinant of an activity, as an intentional effect, as a mode of existence, or as a form of expression.
Published:
2017-01-09
