The Concept of Truth
Philosophy · 2nd Year · Philosophy of Knowledge (Epistemology) · 2.º Período

The Concept of Truth

Students investigate different theories of truth and how we claim to know something. They explore the difference between belief, opinion, and justified knowledge.

NCCA Curriculum SpecificationsNCCA Philosophy Strand 2.1: Discuss what it means to know something.NCCA Philosophy Strand 2.2: Distinguish between knowledge, belief and opinion.

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Students investigate different theories of truth and how we claim to know something. They explore the difference between belief, opinion, and justified knowledge.

Key Questions

  1. What does it mean for something to be true?
  2. Is truth objective or subjective?
  3. How does belief differ from knowledge?

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