David Annis

David Annis is a philosopher known for his work on contextualism, particularly in epistemology, which is the study of knowledge. Contextualism suggests that the truth of knowledge claims can depend on the context in which they are made. Annis explores how factors like the speaker’s intention, the audience's knowledge, and the situational context can influence our understanding of what it means to "know" something. His work helps explain why different situations may lead to different interpretations of knowledge, highlighting the importance of context in our discussions about belief and certainty.