Zagzebski says that "Living in a community of epistemically trusting and trustworthy people is an important requirement of any worthwhile life." Why does she believe this?
A) Because human beings are only happy if they live in communities, not alone.
B) Because a community of ethical and honest people is more pleasant to live in.
C) Because if no one believed anything you said, it would be impossible to communicate.
D) Because philosophers believe in living an "examined life."

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Zagzebski's statement emphasizes the importance of epistemic trust for communication and knowledge sharing. If people did not believe what others said, effective communication would break down, making it impossible to share knowledge or function cohesively within a community. This trust is foundational for any worthwhile life as it underpins our ability to learn from others, solve problems collaboratively, and build relationships based on understanding and mutual respect.

Zagzebski Says That "Living in a Community of Epistemically Trusting