Resumen de Beyond the Trinity: epistemic liberalism's vital role in a liberal society

Carlos Gabriel Guimaraes

• When discussing the concept of liberalism, it is often distilled into three core pillars: political liberalism, ultural liberalism, and economic liberalism. These pillars serve as the bedrock of a liberal and democratic society, ensuring a balance of power, individual freedoms, and economic prosperity. However, there is a less explored but equally vital dimension of liberalism – epistemic liberalism. Epistemic liberalism encompasses a set of values, norms, and institutions that safeguard the generation of knowledge through the interaction of diverse individuals and organisations, grounded in the understanding that no single entity possesses the ultimate truth. This article delves into the four pillars of liberalism, their interplay, and how epistemic liberalism underpins them, emphasising that the freedom of expression is not only an individual and political liberty but also an indispensable force driving societal progress.