C.A.J. Coady

C.A.J. Coady is a philosopher known for his work on the nature of testimony, which is how we gain knowledge from what others say. He argues that we often rely on the testimony of others to form beliefs, particularly when direct evidence is lacking. Coady emphasizes the importance of trust in testimony and highlights that understanding others’ claims is central to building knowledge. He challenges the idea that we should only trust information based on personal experience, advocating instead for a significant role of social interactions in acquiring knowledge. This perspective reshapes how we think about learning from others.