Abstract
<jats:title>Abstract</jats:title> <jats:p>This chapter revisits testimonial injustice through the lens of hinge epistemology, shifting focus from moral and social harms to the epistemic mechanisms underlying identity prejudice. Testimonial injustice arises when a speaker’s credibility is unfairly discounted due to membership in a socially marginalized group, as exemplified by Marge in The Talented Mr. Ripley. While previous discussions have explored the ethical and epistemic consequences of such injustice, this chapter examines how identity prejudice structurally interacts with testimonial justification. Drawing on Anna Boncompagni’s hinge-based account, which analyzes how prejudices shape testimonial practices and how they might be recognized and challenged, the chapter evaluates the explanatory power of hinge epistemology for understanding these dynamics. It highlights differences between Boncompagni’s approach and the present account, emphasizing the epistemological significance of hinges in clarifying how prejudices distort trust, justification, and the reception of testimony.</jats:p>