The Partially Examined Life Philosophy Podcast
Ep. 344: Gettier and Goldman on Justified True Belief (Part One)
Jun 23, 2024
Philosophers Gettier, Goldman, and Zagzebski discuss if justified true belief equals knowledge. They delve into Gettier problems, challenges to traditional epistemology, skepticism, inferences, reliableism theory, and internalist vs. externalist justifications of beliefs.
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- Gettier challenged traditional knowledge criteria by presenting exceptions to justified true belief.
- Goldman's reliableism proposes knowledge acquisition through reliable processes instead of mere justification.
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Exploring the Gettier Problem
The podcast delves into the Gettier problem, discussing what constitutes knowledge and justification regarding beliefs. It introduces Gettier's paper from 1963, which challenges the traditional notion that justified true belief equals knowledge. The hosts analyze cases where beliefs seem justified and true but fail to qualify as knowledge, hinting at the need to redefine justification or introduce additional criteria for genuine knowledge.
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