Knowledge Without Justification

Question 1

Reliabilism

Answer 1

Linking knowledge with the reliability of the process that led to it. We should only grant the status of knowledge to those beliefs that have been formed by a reliable cognitive processes

Question 2

What does reliablism suggest

Answer 2

A conscious justification may not be necessary

Question 3

What is the scenario relating john

Answer 3

John has a rare gift. If you give him any date in the future, say 15 March 2123, he is able to tell you what day of the week this will be. He is unable to say hob he does this , though he is incredibly accurate.

Question 4

What is the scenario relating john

Answer 4

John has a rare gift. If you give him any date in the future, say 15 March 2123, he is able to tell you what day of the week this will be. He is unable to say hob he does this , though he is incredibly accurate.

Question 5

What does the scenario show

Answer 5

This is a case of true belief, but with no rational justification. Justification may not always be necessary for knowledge