epistemic-justification

The examination of how beliefs are justified, including functionalistic and naturalistic approaches that consider experience, error, and evolutionary factors.

1 chapter across 1 book

Epistemology: An Introduction to the Theory of Knowledge (2003)Nicholas Rescher

Part I: Knowledge and Its Problems 1. Modes of Knowledge IS KNOWLEDGE TRUE JUSTIFIED BELIEF?

This chapter explores the nature and challenges of propositional knowledge, focusing on whether knowledge can be defined as true justified belief. It examines foundational epistemological problems such as fallibilism, skepticism, epistemic justification, and the role of presumption and trust in knowledge acquisition and cooperation. The discussion integrates philosophical analysis with pragmatic and naturalistic perspectives, highlighting the economic and social dimensions of knowledge.