A Philosophical and Empirical Investigation of the Relationship
​Between Epistemic Autonomy and Intellectual Humility

Project dates: ​July, 2020, to June, 2023

Project aims:
  • To advance scholarly understanding of the nature and value of epistemic autonomy and its relation to intellectual humility
  • To create a valid and reliable way to measure the trait of epistemic autonomy
  • To increase public understanding of how epistemic autonomy and intellectual humility can help individuals navigate contentious public debates

Key concepts:
  • Epistemic autonomy is the intellectual virtue of appropriately relying upon oneself in one’s reasoning, judgment, and decision making.
  • Intellectual humility is the awareness of the fallibility and limitations of one’s reasoning, beliefs, and cognitive abilities.
This project is made possible through the support of a grant from the John Templeton Foundation.
The opinions expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the John Templeton Foundation.