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Epistemic Closure: The Basics

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What is epistemic closure?

  1. The idea that knowledge is closed under logical implication.

  2. The idea that knowledge is closed under deductive argument.

  3. The idea that knowledge is closed under inductive argument.

  4. The idea that knowledge is closed under abductive argument.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Epistemic closure is the idea that if you know a set of propositions, then you also know all of the logical implications of those propositions.

What is the principle of epistemic closure?

  1. If you know A and A implies B, then you know B.

  2. If you believe A and A implies B, then you believe B.

  3. If you are justified in believing A and A implies B, then you are justified in believing B.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The principle of epistemic closure states that if you know something, then you also know all of the logical implications of that thing.

What are some of the arguments for epistemic closure?

  1. The argument from logical consequence.

  2. The argument from coherence.

  3. The argument from simplicity.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

There are a number of arguments for epistemic closure, including the argument from logical consequence, the argument from coherence, and the argument from simplicity.

What are some of the objections to epistemic closure?

  1. The objection from skepticism.

  2. The objection from vagueness.

  3. The objection from circularity.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

There are a number of objections to epistemic closure, including the objection from skepticism, the objection from vagueness, and the objection from circularity.

Is epistemic closure a necessary condition for knowledge?

  1. Yes.

  2. No.

  3. It depends.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Whether or not epistemic closure is a necessary condition for knowledge depends on the definition of knowledge that one adopts.

Is epistemic closure a sufficient condition for knowledge?

  1. Yes.

  2. No.

  3. It depends.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Epistemic closure is not a sufficient condition for knowledge because it is possible to know something without knowing all of its logical implications.

What are some of the implications of epistemic closure?

  1. The problem of induction.

  2. The paradox of knowability.

  3. The impossibility of skepticism.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Epistemic closure has a number of implications, including the problem of induction, the paradox of knowability, and the impossibility of skepticism.

How does epistemic closure relate to other concepts in epistemology?

  1. Justification.

  2. Evidence.

  3. Truth.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Epistemic closure is related to a number of other concepts in epistemology, including justification, evidence, and truth.

What are some of the open questions about epistemic closure?

  1. The relationship between epistemic closure and skepticism.

  2. The relationship between epistemic closure and vagueness.

  3. The relationship between epistemic closure and circularity.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

There are a number of open questions about epistemic closure, including the relationship between epistemic closure and skepticism, vagueness, and circularity.

What is the future of research on epistemic closure?

  1. Research on the relationship between epistemic closure and other concepts in epistemology.

  2. Research on the implications of epistemic closure for epistemological theories.

  3. Research on the relationship between epistemic closure and other fields of philosophy.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The future of research on epistemic closure is bright, with many promising avenues for exploration.

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