The transparency approach to self-knowledge takes inspiration from the
observation that when asked, “Do you believe there will be a third world war?”
you answer a different question, “will there be a third world war?” Summarize
this approach to self-knowledge.
Then consider how it might work for one mental
state other than belief (e.g. desire, intention, fear).
What question about the
world might you answer in order to form judgments about what one desires,
intends, or fears?