Defining Knowledge and Belief
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Defining Knowledge and Belief

Students explore the classical definition of knowledge as justified true belief and examine Gettier problems. They will evaluate how absolute certainty differs from belief.

MOE Syllabus OutcomesSEAB 9751 LO1: Demonstrate understanding of the nature of knowledge.SEAB 9751 LO3: Critically evaluate knowledge claims and their justifications.

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Students explore the classical definition of knowledge as justified true belief and examine Gettier problems. They will evaluate how absolute certainty differs from belief.

Key Questions

  1. What distinguishes knowledge from mere belief?
  2. Is absolute certainty possible?
  3. How do Gettier cases challenge traditional definitions of knowledge?

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