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Luck and Knowledge | Mylan Engel

Brain in a Vat

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The Role of Luck in Justified True Belief

The chapter explores the connection between justification, luck, and knowledge, using various examples such as lucky guesses and mistaken identifications. It discusses the limitations of the justified true belief (JTB) analysis and the need for a clear account of defeaters. The speaker also examines the impact of luck and evidence on knowledge in everyday life.

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