Understanding the Gettier Problem

Understanding the Gettier Problem

Assessment

Interactive Video

Philosophy

11th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Jennifer Brown

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main issue highlighted by the Gettier problem?

It shows that justified true belief is always sufficient for knowledge.

It demonstrates that knowledge can exist without justification.

It reveals that justified true belief may not always constitute knowledge.

It proves that all beliefs are inherently false.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to the classical analysis, what are necessary conditions for a belief to be considered knowledge?

The belief must be based on scientific evidence.

The belief must be justified, true, and believed.

The belief must be popular and widely accepted.

The belief must be endorsed by a philosopher.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main contribution of Edmund Gettier to the theory of knowledge?

He claimed that all beliefs are false.

He argued that knowledge is purely subjective.

He introduced examples that challenge the sufficiency of JTB for knowledge.

He proposed the justified true belief theory.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one proposed solution to the Gettier problem discussed in the video?

The acceptance of all beliefs as knowledge.

The introduction of a 'no false beliefs' condition.

The rejection of justification as necessary for knowledge.

The elimination of the truth condition.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it important to have a reliable process for trusting our senses and others' testimony?

To ensure complete certainty in all knowledge claims.

To support the evolutionary function of knowledge in daily life.

To maintain skepticism about all beliefs.

To disregard all false beliefs.