Richard Moran

Richard Moran is a philosopher known for his work on the nature of testimony—how we come to know things through others' accounts. He argues that sharing knowledge through testimony is a fundamental way humans communicate and understand the world. Moran emphasizes that we often rely on others' words, not just evidence or personal experience, to gain knowledge, and this reliance shapes our social interactions. He explores the implications of this reliance, suggesting that acknowledging the role of testimony challenges traditional views of knowledge and highlights the importance of trust and credibility in communication.