On the Influence of Authority in Matters of Opinion
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On the Influence of Authority in Matters of Opinion is a 19th-century philosophical treatise examining how deference to authority shapes belief, judgment, and public opinion.
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: On the Influence of Authority in Matters of Opinion Context triple: [Sir George Cornewall Lewis, notableWork, On the Influence of Authority in Matters of Opinion]
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Between Facts and Norms
Between Facts and Norms is a major work of political and legal philosophy by Jürgen Habermas that develops a theory of deliberative democracy and the legitimacy of law through communicative rationality.
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Political Persuasion and Attitude Change
"Political Persuasion and Attitude Change" is a scholarly work that examines how communication and media influence individuals’ political opinions and shifts in public attitudes.
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C.
The Authority of the Court and the Peril of Politics
"The Authority of the Court and the Peril of Politics" is a book by former U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer examining how political polarization threatens the legitimacy and functioning of the judiciary.
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D.
The Public and Its Problems
The Public and Its Problems is a 1927 philosophical work by John Dewey that analyzes democracy, the nature of the public, and the role of communication and institutions in addressing social issues.
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E.
Autonomy and the Means by Which it is Proclaimed
"Autonomy and the Means by Which it is Proclaimed" is an official document of the Orthodox Church that sets out the theological principles and canonical procedures for granting autonomous status to a local church.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: On the Influence of Authority in Matters of Opinion Target entity description: On the Influence of Authority in Matters of Opinion is a 19th-century philosophical treatise examining how deference to authority shapes belief, judgment, and public opinion.
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A.
Between Facts and Norms
Between Facts and Norms is a major work of political and legal philosophy by Jürgen Habermas that develops a theory of deliberative democracy and the legitimacy of law through communicative rationality.
-
B.
Political Persuasion and Attitude Change
"Political Persuasion and Attitude Change" is a scholarly work that examines how communication and media influence individuals’ political opinions and shifts in public attitudes.
-
C.
The Authority of the Court and the Peril of Politics
"The Authority of the Court and the Peril of Politics" is a book by former U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer examining how political polarization threatens the legitimacy and functioning of the judiciary.
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D.
The Public and Its Problems
The Public and Its Problems is a 1927 philosophical work by John Dewey that analyzes democracy, the nature of the public, and the role of communication and institutions in addressing social issues.
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E.
Autonomy and the Means by Which it is Proclaimed
"Autonomy and the Means by Which it is Proclaimed" is an official document of the Orthodox Church that sets out the theological principles and canonical procedures for granting autonomous status to a local church.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (42)
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| instanceOf |
19th-century work
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non-fiction book ⓘ philosophical treatise ⓘ |
| addresses |
conditions under which authority should be trusted
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formation of public opinion in modern societies ⓘ influence of social hierarchy on belief ⓘ legitimacy of intellectual authority ⓘ risks of uncritical deference to authority ⓘ role of experts in shaping opinion ⓘ |
| aimsTo |
clarify when obedience to authority is rational
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defend critical reflection against blind deference ⓘ explain how authority structures belief in society ⓘ |
| analyzes |
collective versus individual reasoning
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psychological bases of deference ⓘ social pressures affecting judgment ⓘ |
| concerns |
criteria for rational reliance on authority
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distinction between legitimate and illegitimate authority ⓘ impact of institutions on belief ⓘ |
| context |
19th-century philosophical debates about authority
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emergence of mass public opinion in the 19th century ⓘ |
| examines |
how deference to authority shapes belief
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how deference to authority shapes judgment ⓘ how deference to authority shapes public opinion ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
relationship between authority and individual reasoning
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social mechanisms of belief formation ⓘ tension between autonomy and obedience in belief ⓘ |
| genre |
philosophy
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political philosophy ⓘ social philosophy ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainTheme |
authority
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belief formation ⓘ deference to authority ⓘ epistemology ⓘ judgment ⓘ opinion ⓘ public opinion ⓘ social influence ⓘ |
| philosophicalDiscipline |
ethics of belief
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political theory ⓘ social epistemology ⓘ |
| publicationCentury | 19th century ⓘ |
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