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This document discusses the study of epistemology, which is defined as the theory of knowledge or how it is obtained. It examines fundamental questions about the nature of knowledge, how it differs from opinion, and what can be known. Two main methods of knowledge acquisition are empiricism, which relies on sensory perception and experience, and rationalism, which emphasizes logical reasoning. There are also two types of knowledge - propositional knowledge, which deals with statements about the world, and practical knowledge, which involves knowing how to do something. The video defines propositional knowledge as justified true belief, meaning one must have justification for believing a fact is true and it must indeed be true.

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This document discusses the study of epistemology, which is defined as the theory of knowledge or how it is obtained. It examines fundamental questions about the nature of knowledge, how it differs from opinion, and what can be known. Two main methods of knowledge acquisition are empiricism, which relies on sensory perception and experience, and rationalism, which emphasizes logical reasoning. There are also two types of knowledge - propositional knowledge, which deals with statements about the world, and practical knowledge, which involves knowing how to do something. The video defines propositional knowledge as justified true belief, meaning one must have justification for believing a fact is true and it must indeed be true.

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1. The video defines Epistemology as the theory of knowledge or the study of knowledge. It
explains that Epistemology attempts to answer fundamental questions about knowledge
and how it is obtained.

2. Some questions that one may ask in the study of Epistemology, as mentioned in the
video, include:

What is the nature of knowledge?


What are the obstacles to the attainment of knowledge?
What can be known?
How does knowledge differ from opinion or belief?

3. Empiricism: This is a method of knowledge acquisition that relies on the senses or one's
experiences. Empiricists believe that knowledge is primarily obtained through sensory
perception and direct experience.

Rationalism: This is another method of knowledge acquisition that emphasizes the role of
reasoning and intellect. Rationalists believe that knowledge can be obtained through
logical reasoning and intellectual processes.

4. Propositional knowledge or knowledge of facts: This type of knowledge deals with


statements or propositions about the world. It includes beliefs that are justified and true.
For example, "I know that a giraffe has four legs."

Practical knowledge or know-how: This type of knowledge involves knowing how to do


something. It is often implicit and related to practical skills, like knowing how to ride a
bike, cook, or drive a car.

5. According to the video, justified true belief is the definition often used for propositional
knowledge. It means that in order to claim knowledge of a fact, one must have good
reasons (justification) for believing it to be true, and the belief must indeed be true. In
other words, knowledge is justified true belief.

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