Resources

• The nature of knowledge powerpoint
• The nature of knowledge - chapter 2 from Theory of Knowledge by Richard van de Lagemaat

• Does believing in something make it true?
• Can you think of an example of something everyone has believed that has turned out to not be true?
• When we say something is 'true' aren't we really saying that something is beyond reasonable doubt'?

• If you claim to know something you must believe it to be true
• Can a computer know something?
• Put the following on a belief-knowledge continuum: Material for belief-knowledge continuum
• Can you think of examples of a vague belief you have? well-supported belief? A belief that is beyond reasonable doubt?

• Why is important to justify your belief?
• How could you use the 4 ways of knowing to justify a belief?
• How can judge whether something is reliable or not?
• Who is next door to my room? Can we be sure?
• If you say you Know something you are taking responsibility for its being true

2. Levels of knowledge

• What is the difference between knwoledge and information?
• What do you need to do to have genuine knwoledge of a subject?
• Have you ever passed an exam by cramming the week before, but felt that you did not understand the subject?

• What did Newton mean when he said: 'If I have seen further it is by standing on the shoulders of giants.'?
• Does the longevity of a belief guarentee its truth?