R0051/2026-03-31/Q001/S01/R02¶
Foundational paper critiquing the epistemological foundations of fact-checking.
Summary¶
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Title | The Epistemology of Fact Checking |
| URL | https://philpapers.org/rec/USCTEO |
| Date accessed | 2026-03-31 |
| Publication date | 2013 |
| Author(s) | Joseph E. Uscinski, Ryden W. Butler |
| Publication | Critical Review: A Journal of Politics and Society, Vol. 25, No. 2, pp. 162-180 |
Selection Decision¶
Included in evidence base: Yes
Rationale: Seminal critique of fact-checking methodology — argues fact-checking methods fail to meet scientific epistemological standards. Directly relevant as evidence that formal frameworks were absent as of 2013.