Philosophy · 3rd Year · Philosophy of Knowledge · 2.º Período
Truth and Belief
Students investigate the relationship between belief, justification, and truth. They examine the criteria required to claim that we 'know' something.
NCCA Curriculum SpecificationsNCCA Philosophy LO 2.1: Distinguish between knowing, believing and opinion.NCCA Philosophy LO 2.2: Explore the concept of truth and how it is established.
About This Topic
Students investigate the relationship between belief, justification, and truth. They examine the criteria required to claim that we 'know' something.
Key Questions
- What is the difference between belief, opinion, and knowledge?
- Is truth objective or subjective?
- How do we justify our deeply held beliefs?
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