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What is the primary concern of justification in epistemology?
What is the primary concern of justification in epistemology?
The primary concern of justification in epistemology is how we can be certain or confident in our beliefs.
What are the two main types of justification, and how do they differ?
What are the two main types of justification, and how do they differ?
The two main types of justification are inferential and non-inferential. Inferential justification is justified through a series of logical steps and reasoning, while non-inferential justification is justified independently of reasoning, for example, through direct experience or intuition.
What is the difference between rationalism and empiricism in knowledge acquisition?
What is the difference between rationalism and empiricism in knowledge acquisition?
Rationalism holds that knowledge comes from reason and innate ideas, whereas empiricism holds that knowledge comes from sense experience and observation.
What is the problem of perception in epistemology?
What is the problem of perception in epistemology?
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What is the correspondence theory of truth?
What is the correspondence theory of truth?
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What is the main challenge posed by skepticism in epistemology?
What is the main challenge posed by skepticism in epistemology?
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What is the primary focus of epistemology?
What is the primary focus of epistemology?
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Which of the following best describes a posteriori knowledge?
Which of the following best describes a posteriori knowledge?
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What is the key characteristic of a justified true belief (JTB)?
What is the key characteristic of a justified true belief (JTB)?
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Which epistemological theory emphasizes the role of experience and sensory data in knowledge acquisition?
Which epistemological theory emphasizes the role of experience and sensory data in knowledge acquisition?
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What is the challenge posed by the problem of induction?
What is the challenge posed by the problem of induction?
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What is the primary concern of skepticism in epistemology?
What is the primary concern of skepticism in epistemology?
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Study Notes
Epistemology
Justification
- The process of justifying a belief or claim
- Concerned with how we can be certain or confident in our beliefs
- Types of justification:
- Inferential justification: justified through a series of logical steps and reasoning
- Non-inferential justification: justified independently of reasoning, e.g. through direct experience or intuition
- Justification can be:
- Internalist: focuses on the individual's mental states and processes
- Externalist: focuses on external factors, such as the environment or social context
Knowledge Acquisition
- The process of acquiring knowledge or justified beliefs
- Theories of knowledge acquisition:
- Rationalism: knowledge comes from reason and innate ideas
- Empiricism: knowledge comes from sense experience and observation
- Constructivism: knowledge is constructed through social and cultural interactions
- The problem of induction: the challenge of justifying general conclusions based on specific observations
Perception
- The process of perceiving the world through our senses
- Types of perception:
- Direct realism: the world is directly perceived as it is
- Indirect realism: the world is perceived indirectly through representations or interpretations
- Idealism: perception is a product of the mind or ideas
- The problem of perception: the challenge of distinguishing between reality and appearance
Truth
- The nature of truth and how it relates to knowledge and justification
- Theories of truth:
- Correspondence theory: truth corresponds to an objective reality
- Coherence theory: truth is a product of coherence and consistency
- Pragmatic theory: truth is a product of practical usefulness
- The problem of truth: the challenge of defining and determining truth
Skepticism
- The challenge to knowledge and justification
- Types of skepticism:
- Global skepticism: doubts all knowledge and justification
- Local skepticism: doubts specific areas of knowledge or justification
- The problem of skepticism: the challenge of responding to skeptical doubts and criticisms
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Explore the basics of epistemology, including justification, knowledge acquisition, perception, truth, and skepticism. Understand the key concepts, theories, and problems in the study of knowledge and reality.
