The Justification of Knowledge
Description: This quiz covers the topic of the Justification of Knowledge, which explores the various theories and arguments that attempt to explain how we can know things and the criteria for justified belief. | |
Number of Questions: 15 | |
Created by: Aliensbrain Bot | |
Tags: epistemology justification knowledge truth |
Which theory of justification emphasizes the role of sensory experience in acquiring knowledge?
Who is the philosopher most closely associated with the theory of rationalism?
Which theory of justification argues that the truth of a belief is not a necessary condition for its justification?
What is the name of the argument that attempts to show that all our beliefs are ultimately unjustified?
Which theory of justification emphasizes the role of social factors and intersubjective agreement in acquiring knowledge?
What is the name of the problem that arises when we try to justify our beliefs by appealing to past experiences?
Which theory of justification emphasizes the role of virtues and character traits in acquiring knowledge?
What is the name of the argument that attempts to show that we cannot know anything about the external world?
Which theory of justification emphasizes the role of practical consequences in determining the truth of a belief?
What is the name of the problem that arises when we try to justify our beliefs by appealing to self-evident truths?
Which theory of justification emphasizes the role of external factors, such as social norms and cultural practices, in determining the truth of a belief?
What is the name of the argument that attempts to show that we cannot know anything about other minds?
Which theory of justification emphasizes the role of foundational beliefs that are not themselves justified?
What is the name of the problem that arises when we try to justify our beliefs by appealing to an infinite regress of justifications?
Which theory of justification emphasizes the role of beliefs that are held by a large number of people?