Introduction to Epistemology
Epistemology is the study of knowledge, and it seeks to answer the basic questions about knowledge. In this lesson, we will focus on the four basic questions of epistemology:
Each of these questions is important in understanding epistemology.
The first question, "What is knowledge?" is the most fundamental question in epistemology. Knowledge is generally defined as justified true belief. That is, in order for a belief to be considered knowledge, it must be true, we must believe it, and we must have a good reason for believing it.
The second question, "How is knowledge acquired?" is concerned with the sources of knowledge. There are many sources of knowledge, including perception, memory, testimony, and reasoning. Each source of knowledge has its own strengths and weaknesses, and each source of knowledge is more or less reliable in different situations.
The third question, "How do we know what we know?" is concerned with the justification of knowledge. Justification is the process by which we provide reasons or evidence for our beliefs. There are many different theories of justification, including foundationalism, coherentism, and reliabilism.
The final question, "What are the limits of knowledge?" is concerned with the extent and scope of human knowledge. There are many things that we do not and cannot know, and we must be aware of these limits in order to avoid making false or unwarranted claims.
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