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The Role of Authority in Epistemic Justification
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Which of the following is a common type of authority in epistemic justification?
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All of the above
💡 Explanation:
Testimonial authority refers to the authority of a person who is believed to have direct knowledge or experience of a subject matter. Expert authority refers to the authority of a person who is recognized as an expert in a particular field. Institutional authority refers to the authority of an institution, such as a university or government agency, that is recognized as having expertise in a particular area.