Theory of Knowledge

 

 
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
 
 
 
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  Conditions of Knowledge

 
 

The first philosopher to define knowledge was Plato, who stated that for us to say that we know something:

1. It must be true.
2. We must actually believe it.
3. There must be sufficient evidence for it (it must be justified).

Therefore, we may say that knowledge is 'true justified belief'.

Exercise

Using the following table, think of things that fit these criteria in different ways (true but not justified belief, untrue but justified, etc.). I have given you one example to start you off.

Statement
True?
Justified?
Believed?
Explanation
I see a red car
Yes
Yes
Yes
This would be true if I saw the car in normal conditions and was consciously aware of the fact (i.e. I believed it).

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