Jennifer Lackey

Jennifer Lackey is a philosopher known for her work on the nature of testimony, which refers to the information we receive from others. She argues that testimony is a fundamental way to acquire knowledge, just like direct observation or reasoning. Lackey explores how we can trust what others tell us and the conditions necessary for their information to be credible. Her work challenges traditional views that prioritize personal experience over hearing from others, emphasizing that much of what we know comes from the experiences and words of other people.