The 1st International Conference on the Philosophy of Conspiracy Theories

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Melina Tsapos' (Lund) presentation, "Who is a Conspiracy Theorist?" at the 1st International Conference on the Philosophy of Conspiracy Theories (February 2022).

Abstract: The simplest definition of 'conspiracy theories' leads us to conclude that we are all conspiracy theorists. Yet, I argue nobody would self-identify as such (the problem of self-identification). Since everyone emerge as conspiracy theorists, the construct is theoretically fruitless; like defining intelligence in a way that makes everyone intelligent (the problem for theoretical fruitfulness). These problems present us with a dilemma. I present an analysis of the solutions on offer, and argue that neither is satisfactory. Either a) the solution solves the problem of self- identification or b) provide a theoretical fruitful definition, but no account does both.
Period2022 Feb 6
Event titlethe 1st International Conference on the Philosophy of Conspiracy Theories
Event typeConference
LocationUnited States, CaliforniaShow on map
Degree of RecognitionInternational

UKÄ subject classification

  • Humanities