Keith DeRose

Keith DeRose is a prominent philosopher known for his work on contextualism, especially in the realm of knowledge and belief. Contextualism suggests that the truth of knowledge claims changes based on the context in which they're made. For example, one might confidently claim to "know" something in a casual conversation but may hesitate in a high-stakes situation. In religious epistemology, DeRose explores how contextual factors influence beliefs about faith, addressing questions of what it means to know and believe in a religious context. His work emphasizes that understanding knowledge requires attention to the specific circumstances surrounding a claim.