Theories of Epistemic Justification

Description: This quiz aims to assess your understanding of the various theories of epistemic justification, which explore the conditions under which beliefs can be considered justified.
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Which theory of epistemic justification emphasizes the role of sensory experience in acquiring justified beliefs?

  1. Empiricism

  2. Rationalism

  3. Coherentism

  4. Foundationalism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Empiricism asserts that sensory experience is the primary source of justified beliefs, emphasizing the role of observation and experimentation in acquiring knowledge.

Which philosophical school of thought emphasizes the primacy of reason and deductive logic in acquiring justified beliefs?

  1. Empiricism

  2. Rationalism

  3. Coherentism

  4. Foundationalism


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Rationalism emphasizes the role of reason and deductive logic in acquiring justified beliefs, asserting that certain truths can be known independently of sensory experience.

Coherentism, as a theory of epistemic justification, emphasizes the:

  1. Consistency of beliefs with each other

  2. Reliability of sensory experience

  3. Conformity of beliefs with social norms

  4. Infallibility of deductive arguments


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Coherentism emphasizes the coherence and consistency of beliefs as the primary criterion for their justification, rather than relying solely on sensory experience or deductive arguments.

Foundationalism, in the context of epistemic justification, refers to the idea that:

  1. All beliefs must be ultimately grounded in indubitable foundations

  2. Justification is a holistic process involving the coherence of beliefs

  3. Sensory experience is the sole source of justified beliefs

  4. Deductive arguments are the only reliable means of acquiring knowledge


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Foundationalism asserts that all beliefs must be ultimately grounded in indubitable foundations, such as self-evident truths or basic experiences, to be considered justified.

Which theory of epistemic justification emphasizes the role of social agreement and consensus in determining the justification of beliefs?

  1. Empiricism

  2. Rationalism

  3. Coherentism

  4. Social Epistemology


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Social Epistemology emphasizes the role of social agreement, consensus, and shared practices in determining the justification of beliefs, rather than relying solely on individual experience or reason.

Which philosophical position holds that knowledge is justified true belief?

  1. Skepticism

  2. Foundationalism

  3. Coherentism

  4. Gettier Problem


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Foundationalism often holds that knowledge is justified true belief, emphasizing the need for beliefs to be grounded in indubitable foundations and supported by evidence.

The Gettier Problem challenges the traditional definition of knowledge as justified true belief by demonstrating that:

  1. Sensory experience can lead to false beliefs

  2. Deductive arguments can be invalid

  3. Coherent beliefs can be false

  4. Justification alone is not sufficient for knowledge


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Gettier Problem challenges the traditional definition of knowledge by showing that justification alone is not sufficient for knowledge, as there can be cases where a person has a justified true belief but still lacks knowledge.

Which theory of epistemic justification emphasizes the role of internal mental states, such as coherence and consistency, in determining the justification of beliefs?

  1. Internalism

  2. Externalism

  3. Foundationalism

  4. Coherentism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Internalism emphasizes the role of internal mental states, such as coherence and consistency, in determining the justification of beliefs, rather than relying on external factors such as social agreement or sensory experience.

Externalism, in the context of epistemic justification, refers to the idea that:

  1. Justification is determined solely by internal mental states

  2. Justification can be influenced by external factors such as social agreement

  3. Knowledge is independent of sensory experience

  4. Deductive arguments are the only reliable means of acquiring knowledge


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Externalism asserts that justification can be influenced by external factors such as social agreement, shared practices, and the testimony of others, rather than relying solely on internal mental states.

Which philosophical position holds that all beliefs are ultimately unjustified and that we cannot attain certain knowledge?

  1. Skepticism

  2. Foundationalism

  3. Coherentism

  4. Internalism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Skepticism is the philosophical position that holds that all beliefs are ultimately unjustified and that we cannot attain certain knowledge, questioning the reliability of our senses, reason, and other sources of justification.

Which theory of epistemic justification emphasizes the role of defeasibility in determining the justification of beliefs?

  1. Foundationalism

  2. Coherentism

  3. Internalism

  4. Externalism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Foundationalism often emphasizes the defeasibility of beliefs, meaning that they can be overturned by new evidence or arguments, highlighting the provisional nature of justification.

Which theory of epistemic justification emphasizes the role of reliability in determining the justification of beliefs?

  1. Foundationalism

  2. Coherentism

  3. Internalism

  4. Externalism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Foundationalism often emphasizes the role of reliability in determining the justification of beliefs, asserting that beliefs should be based on reliable sources and methods, such as sensory experience or deductive arguments.

Which theory of epistemic justification emphasizes the role of coherence and consistency in determining the justification of beliefs?

  1. Foundationalism

  2. Coherentism

  3. Internalism

  4. Externalism


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Coherentism emphasizes the role of coherence and consistency in determining the justification of beliefs, asserting that beliefs should form a coherent and consistent system, rather than relying solely on external factors or indubitable foundations.

Which theory of epistemic justification emphasizes the role of social agreement and consensus in determining the justification of beliefs?

  1. Foundationalism

  2. Coherentism

  3. Internalism

  4. Externalism


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Externalism emphasizes the role of social agreement and consensus in determining the justification of beliefs, asserting that beliefs can be justified based on their acceptance by a community or group, rather than relying solely on individual experience or reason.

Which theory of epistemic justification emphasizes the role of self-evidence or indubitability in determining the justification of beliefs?

  1. Foundationalism

  2. Coherentism

  3. Internalism

  4. Externalism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Foundationalism often emphasizes the role of self-evidence or indubitability in determining the justification of beliefs, asserting that certain beliefs are self-evident or indubitable and can serve as a foundation for other beliefs.

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