The Meaning of Knowledge: Crash Course Philosophy

The video explores the philosophical concepts of knowledge, beliefs, assertions, and propositions. It delves into the traditional definition of knowledge as justified true belief and introduces Gettier cases, which challenge this definition. The video also discusses propositional attitudes and the role of justification in forming beliefs.

What is the main focus of philosophers when they discuss knowledge and belief?

• Writing novels

• Designing experiments

• Creating new languages

• Defining terms like 'know' and 'believe'

What distinguishes an assertion from a proposition?

• Assertions are always true

• Propositions are the underlying meaning of assertions

• Assertions are questions

• Propositions have no truth value

What is a propositional attitude?

• A type of question

• A philosophical argument

• A speaker's mental state towards a proposition

• A form of testimony

What are the three components of the traditional definition of knowledge?

• Truth, opinion, and observation

• Belief, opinion, and evidence

• Justification, opinion, and belief

• Belief, truth, and justification

How can justification for a belief be obtained?

• Via testimony and first-person observation

• Through dreams

• By guessing

• By ignoring evidence

What did Gettier cases demonstrate about the traditional definition of knowledge?

• That it is always correct

• That justified true belief is not always knowledge

• That knowledge is purely subjective

• That belief is unnecessary for knowledge

In the Gettier case involving Smith and Jones, what was the key issue?

• Smith had no belief

• The justification was incorrect

• Jones had more coins

• The job was not real