Skepticism, JTB, and Gettier Problem

What is the main claim of skepticism?

• The belief that we have absolute knowledge.

• The claim that we do not have knowledge.

• The idea that knowledge is easily attainable.

• The assertion that knowledge is irrelevant.

What is the first step in the General Skeptical Argument?

• We can doubt all our beliefs.

• We do not have knowledge.

• We can find reasons for doubting any one of our beliefs.

• We cannot be certain of any beliefs.

According to the General Skeptical Argument, what follows if we can doubt all our beliefs?

• We can be certain of some beliefs.

• We cannot be certain of any beliefs.

• We have knowledge.

• We do not have reasons for doubting any beliefs.

What is the conclusion of the General Skeptical Argument?

• We can doubt all our beliefs.

• We cannot be certain of any beliefs.

• We do not have knowledge.

• We can find reasons for doubting any one of our beliefs.

Who was Cratylus and what was his philosophical belief?

• A 5th century BCE philosopher who believed that nothing could be known because everything is changing, including oneself.

• A 360-270 BCE philosopher who was skeptical of sense experience.

• A 214-129 BCE philosopher who represented Athens as an ambassador to Rome.

• A philosopher who argued in favor of justice in a public lecture.

What was Pyrrho of Elis skeptical about?

• The existence of gods.

• The reliability of sense experience.

• The concept of justice.

• The political system of Athens.

According to Pyrrho of Elis, what is impossible to do in order to compare our sense data with reality?

• To believe in gods.

• To jump outside our experience.

• To trust political systems.

• To argue in favor of justice.

What phrase did Pyrrho of Elis suggest using instead of "I know that..."?

• "It appears to me that..."

• "I believe that..."

• "I think that..."

• "I am certain that..."

What was Carneades known for in his philosophical approach?

• Believing that nothing could be known because everything is changing.

• Being skeptical of sense experience.

• Representing Athens as an ambassador to Rome and arguing both for and against justice.

• Believing in the existence of gods.

According to skepticism, what is impossible?

• Justification of beliefs

• Certainty

• Knowledge

• Belief