Challenges in Defining Knowledge and Concepts in Philosophy

The chapter explores the difficulties in defining knowledge, particularly evident with the challenge posed by the concept of justified true belief. It delves into the complexity of defining philosophical concepts outside of mathematics, touching on how people form concepts and the limitations of definitions. Furthermore, the discussion shifts towards the exploration of ethical theories in philosophy, emphasizing the differences between consequentialist and deontological perspectives, as well as the comparison with virtue ethics in various ethical dilemmas.