The Tripartite View of Knowledge
Students examine the traditional definition of knowledge as justified true belief. They will evaluate Gettier cases that challenge the sufficiency of this definition.
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Students examine the traditional definition of knowledge as justified true belief. They will evaluate Gettier cases that challenge the sufficiency of this definition.
Key Questions
- What are the necessary and sufficient conditions for knowledge?
- Does a justified true belief guarantee knowledge?
- How do Gettier cases undermine the tripartite view?
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