Homework on Zagebski, Self-trust and the diversity of religions


All answers must be in your own words. No handwritten homework will be accepted.


1.Zagzebski claims that the diversity of religions is a serious problem "for conscientious belief in a particular religion." Restate the problem in terms of justification, rather than conscientious belief. It may help to fill in the blank in the following sentence: "Because there are so many different and inconsistent religions, a conscientious person _________." (1pt) (Answer in 1-2 sentences)

2. a. Zabzebski discusses Foley's views about trust. Why, according to Foley, does self-trust commit me to trusting others? (1-2 sentences) (1pt)
b. To what extent do Zagzebski agree or disagree with Foley? (2-4 sentences) (2pts)

3. According to Zagzebski, we do not always trust our own judgments.
a. Which ones do we not trust? (1-2 sentences) (1pt)
b. What does this show about which other people we should not trust (according to Zagzebski)? (1-2 sentences) (1pt)

4a. Zagzebski argues that sometimes we can trust a person who disagrees with us on some religious question, and still not be required to change our religious views. When and why? (2pts)
b. Do you agree? Why or why not? (2pts)