justification

Question 1

Justification

Answer 1

justification is need to add true belief in order to allow knowledge

Question 2

Inferential theories

Answer 2

justification of a belief is provided by other beliefs

Question 3

infinitism

Answer 3

inferential theory
P is justified iff it follows from an endless linear chain of beliefs

Question 4

coherentism

Answer 4

inferential theory
P is justified iff it is coherent with a system of beliefs

Question 5

inferential foundationalism

Answer 5

P is justified iff it follows from a basic belief

Question 6

causal theories

Answer 6

justification of a belief is provided by things in the world

Question 7

causal foundationalism

Answer 7

a causal theory
P is justified iff it follows from an observation of sense date
So justification doesn’t come from propositions but from data

Question 8

reliabilism

Answer 8

P is justified iff it’s reached by a reliable process

Question 9

Internalism and externalism

Answer 9

viewpoints on the epistemic status of the factors that justify beliefs

Question 10

Internalism

Answer 10

justifying factors need to be cognitively accessible to the agent. These factors are mental states internal to the agent

Question 11

externalism

Answer 11

some justifying factors may be cognitively inaccessible to the agent or their perspective

Question 12

arguments for internalism

Answer 12

• the notion of justification presupposes internalism, the believer is aware of the reasons and grounds for which the belief may be true
• externalism is not necessary for justification
• externalism is not sufficient for justification