WorksheetsDefinitions and Virtue Epistemology
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 12mins
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1.
What is the main issue Zagzebski identifies with the tripartite definition of knowledge?
a)
It is too complex
b)
Justification and truth are treated as separate
c)
It is too vague
d)
It excludes beliefs
2.
What does Zagzebski argue about the real essence of knowledge?
a)
It definitely has a real essence
b)
It cannot be defined at all
c)
It may not have a real essence but should be treated as if it does
d)
It is purely a social construct
3.
Which of the following is NOT one of the pitfalls Zagzebski suggests avoiding when defining knowledge?
a)
Circularity
b)
Subjectivity
c)
Obscurity
d)
Ad hoc definitions
4.
Why does Zagzebski suggest avoiding ad hoc definitions of knowledge?
a)
They are too simple
b)
They are too complex
c)
They are created specifically to address particular problems
d)
They are based on circular reasoning
5.
How does Zagzebski define knowledge in terms of intellectual virtues?
a)
S believes P, and P is true
b)
S believes P, and S’s belief arises from luck
c)
S believes P, and S’s belief arises from an act of intellectual virtue
d)
S believes P, and S’s belief arises from a reliable process
6.
In Zagzebski’s view, what is the relationship between intellectual virtues and truth?
a)
Intellectual virtues aim at moral goods
b)
Intellectual virtues aim at intellectual goods such as truth
c)
Intellectual virtues are unrelated to truth
d)
Intellectual virtues are purely subjective
7.
What does the Gettier problem demonstrate about the tripartite definition of knowledge?
a)
It is always correct
b)
It fails when truth and justification are separated
c)
It applies only to moral virtues
d)
It cannot account for true beliefs
8.
What are the three components of Sosa’s AAA framework for knowledge?
a)
Accuracy, Aptness, Adherence
b)
Aptness, Adroitness, Application
c)
Accuracy, Adroitness, Aptness
d)
Adroitness, Accuracy, Alignment
9.
In Sosa’s analogy, what does “Aptness” refer to in relation to knowledge?
a)
The belief is true because of intellectual virtues
b)
The belief is true by sheer luck
c)
The belief is formed without justification
d)
The belief is formed through guessing
10.
Why does Sosa argue that Henry’s belief in “Fake Barn County” does not qualify as knowledge?
a)
It is accurate but not adroit
b)
It is accurate and adroit but not apt
c)
It is adroit but not accurate
d)
It is neither accurate nor adroit
11.
According to virtue epistemology, why is intellectual virtue important for forming true beliefs?
a)
It guarantees all beliefs are true
b)
It connects truth and justification
c)
It ensures beliefs are socially acceptable
d)
It eliminates the role of luck
12.
What is the key criticism Zagzebski has of adding extra conditions to the tripartite definition?
a)
It makes the definition less clear
b)
It always leads to circularity
c)
It cannot prevent Gettier cases
d)
It excludes justified beliefs
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