In this essay I will be arguing against Platos theory of knowledge given in the Republics divided line. I will distinguish the differences and similarities in the epistemological concepts of Plato and...
?In this essay I am going to analyze the principle of epistemic closure and then I will look at the counterexamples, proposed by by Fred Dretsky and Jonathan Vogel. I will analyse and come to a conclu...
Epistemology in Locke and Berkeley Essay
Even though Locke seems to posit a mind-independent world founded on matter, on closer examination it will be found that he does so grudgingly. Berkeley, on the other hand considers the notion as unne...
Meno: Epistemology and Socrates Essay
A paradox is a true statement or group of statements that leads to a contradiction or situation, which defies intuition (Wikipedia). In Platos Meno, Meno and Socrates engage in the typical Socratic el...
Platos The Allegory of the Cave Essay
Even in this abridged version, Platos fable The Allegory of the Cave reflects the vast wisdom of Plato, his teacher and the philosophers of his time. The storys meaning and lessons are as significan...
The Relationship Between Epistemology and Metaphysics Essay
In many ways epistemology clears the way for metaphysical construction or hypothesis. By adhering to the principles of one branch of philosophy, it allows us to become better at searching within the o...
Evidence is a thing or things that help in attaining knowledge. The statement that which can be asserted without evidence can be dismissed without evidence means that it is possible to confirm and d...