Jonas Ouass
Heinrich-Heine-Universität Düsseldorf
In a society marked by specialized labor, our daily actions hinge on the expertise of often unfamiliar individuals. Whether it’s consuming food, medication, or navigating technical systems, we rely on others for our well-being and convenience. Yet, this reliance raises questions about its justification and meaning. This presentation delves into what it means to trust experts and what constitutes “good reasons” for such trust. It progresses through three stages: (1) examining trust, entrustment, and reliance by making important distinctions between these phenomena. (2) It then explores various forms of entrustment as the main focus. (3) The analysis concludes with an exploration of the expert-layperson relationship and the implications of the distinctions made in the first two stages, illuminating the intricate dynamics of trust and entrustment. This exploration offers insights into what it means to trust an expert.
Chair: Freya von Kirchbach
Time: September 11th, 17:00 – 17:30
Location: SR 1.003
SOPhiA 2026 