Benjamin McMyler is a contemporary analytic philosopher specializing in the epistemology of testimony and the nature of trust. He is best known for his book-length treatment of how testimony functions as a distinctive epistemic source, arguing that accepting testimony involves deferring to another's authority rather than merely accumulating evidence. His work engages with questions of rational trust, testimonial chains, and the social dimensions of knowledge.
Authored Testimony, Trust, and Authority (Oxford University Press, 2011), a systematic account of testimonial knowledge
Developed an authority-based model of testimony, contrasting it with reductionist and anti-reductionist views
Analyzed the epistemic and ethical dimensions of trust in testimonial exchange
Contributed to debates on second-hand knowledge and the transmission of justification through testimonial chains
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