Full Idea
The way to avoid the Gettier problem is to define knowledge in such a way that truth is entailed by the other component(s) of the definition.
Gist of Idea
We avoid the Gettier problem if the support for the belief entails its truth
Source
Linda Trinkaus Zagzebski (Virtues of the Mind [1996], III 3.1)
Book Reference
Zagzebski,Linda: 'Virtues of the Mind' [CUP 1996], p.298
A Reaction
Thus she defines virtuous justification as being successful, as virtues tend to be. This smacks of cheating. Surely we can be defeated in a virtuous way? If the truth is entailed then of course Gettier can be sent packing.