3 Laymen, Experts and Epistemic Dependence

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents v
3. List of Tables vi
4. Acknowledgements vii
5. Introduction: Post-Truth and the Dawn of Illiberal Democracy 1
6. 1 Expertise in Liberal Political Theory: Problems and Discrepancies 21
7. 2 Expertise: Promises, Perils and Limitations 47
8. 3 Laymen, Experts and Epistemic Dependence 74
9. 4 Epistemic Dependence and Political Theory: Dependence Changes Everything 105
10. 5 Inclusive Epistocracy, Competence and Popular Rule 129
11. Epilogue: Living in a World of Too High Expectations 156
12. Bibliography 167
13. Index 191