It’s important to clarify the distinction between epistemic and consequential correctness. There are certainly cases when tricking yourself into believing false things might lead to good consequences (for example, if you need to convince others that you believe something, it’s often easier to do that if you actually believe it).
It’s important to clarify the distinction between epistemic and consequential correctness. There are certainly cases when tricking yourself into believing false things might lead to good consequences (for example, if you need to convince others that you believe something, it’s often easier to do that if you actually believe it).