Based on the assigned readings, discuss the analysis of knowledge. In this connection,
- describe the goal of the analysis of propositional knowledge
- explain what propositional knowledge is
- explain what propositions are, and how they differ from sentences
- explain necessary and sufficient conditions
- describe the two proposals/hypotheses -- Knowledge is True Belief (TB), and Knowledge is Justified True Belief (JTB)
- describe a counter-example to TB [extra credit; describe a counter-example to JTB]
- explain what a counter-example is
Note: I regard this as a take-home exam that evaluates your mastery of the material in the reading assignments, as well as your ability to write cogently, clearly, and grammatically.
The following are required:
(1) a word-processed document (e.g., Microsoft Word)
(2) with a title
(3) with your name
(4) not longer than two single-spaced pages
(5) delivered to me as an attachment to an email
(6) delivered by 11:59 p.m. on the due date