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What is knowledge primarily defined as?
Which philosopher discussed the idea that knowledge is primarily related to conscious experience?
What distinguishes Kant's view on knowledge from that of a traditional skeptic?
What type of knowledge is considered independent of perception according to the text?
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Based on the text, why is it uncontroversial to consider knowledge as extrinsic?
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In relation to Vogel's reading, what principle aligns with the concept that simpler explanations are preferred?
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What is the main idea conveyed in the text?
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What does Rae Langton mean by saying 'we know the electron as phenomenon'?
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How does Langton express the concept of 'Kantian Humility'?
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What is the common misconception regarding our epistemic relationship with the external world?
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How do our experiences impact our knowledge of external objects according to the text?
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What does the author suggest about human knowledge based on the text?
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What is the conclusion drawn from the Cleaner Deceiver Argument presented in the text?
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What is necessary for one to have knowledge of the external world?
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Which principle states that accepting a hypothesis with a better explanation of the evidence gives a reason to accept it over others?
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Why does accepting explanationism not prove one has knowledge of the external world?
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What aspect does P3 in the Cleaner Deceiver Argument identify as necessary but not sufficient for knowledge of the external world?
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Why does the Cleaner Deceiver Argument assert that individuals lack knowledge of the external world?
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