Philosophy, Bullshit, and Peer Review

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Concerns about the effectiveness of peer review in maintaining rigorous standards in scholarly publishing are critically examined. The work highlights evidence of its shortcomings while exploring how contextual factors, such as readers' familiarity with authors and publication venues, influence the perception of argument quality. Additionally, it discusses how authors' own attitudes towards their arguments can impact their reception. The analysis aims to provide a nuanced understanding of the peer review process and its implications for academic discourse.