Zagzebski says, "What I mean by epistemic conscientiousness is creating a valid deductive argument from strong premises."

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According to the article, Zagzebski defines epistemic conscientiousness as "the act of intentionally seeking the truth and doing one’s best to find it, staying alert to any beliefs one already holds that might distort or hinder one’s inquiry, being diligent in gathering relevant evidence, carefully scrutinizing that evidence for relevance, reliability, and accuracy, and being willing to revise one’s beliefs in light of new evidence or argumentation." There is no mention of creating a deductive argument in her definition.

Zagzebski Says, "What I Mean by Epistemic Conscientiousness Is Creating