01:730:103 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Linda Trinkaus Zagzebski
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The reason for thinking correct opinion and knowledge are equally valuable in the. Gettier is arguing that belief, truth, and justification are not necessary for knowledge. Smith does not for sure know p. he may, but he also may not, which would lead to his: the meno gives a reason for thinking that correct opinion and knowledge are equally valuable. Meno"s opinion is that they are of the same value. A correct opinion is something that occurs by chance and happens to be right, while knowledge is something one is already somewhat familiar with. The possession of knowledge explains why someone is virtuous because it has taught them something to learn about. There are certain variables that may alter whether the information you believe in is knowledgeable or correct. Does smith know p? following conclusion of q to also be wrong.