Testimonial Knowledge

Testimonial knowledge refers to the understanding or information we gain from others' statements or claims. In social epistemology, it emphasizes the importance of social interactions in knowledge-sharing, while virtue epistemology focuses on the character and credibility of the informant. Essentially, it's the idea that we often rely on trustworthy individuals or experts to inform us about things we cannot personally verify, like scientific findings or historical events. This reliance highlights the social dimension of knowledge and underscores the significance of evaluating sources for their reliability and integrity.