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Single Idea 19260

[filed under theme 13. Knowledge Criteria / A. Justification Problems / 2. Justification Challenges / b. Gettier problem ]

Full Idea

In the Gettier case of deductive justification, what we have is a separation between the source of the justification and the truthmaker for the belief.

Gist of Idea

Gettier deductive justifications split the justification from the truthmaker

Source

Anand Vaidya (Understanding and Essence [2010], 'Distinction')

Book Ref

-: 'Philosophia' [-], p.815


A Reaction

A very illuminating insight into the Gettier problem. As a fan of truthmakers, I'm wondering if this might quickly solve it.

Related Idea

Idea 19266 In a disjunctive case, the justification comes from one side, and the truth from the other [Vaidya]


The 8 ideas from 'Understanding and Essence'

If 2-D conceivability can a priori show possibilities, this is a defence of conceptual analysis [Vaidya]
Define conceivable; how reliable is it; does inconceivability help; and what type of possibility results? [Vaidya]
Inconceivability (implying impossibility) may be failure to conceive, or incoherence [Vaidya]
In a disjunctive case, the justification comes from one side, and the truth from the other [Vaidya]
Gettier deductive justifications split the justification from the truthmaker [Vaidya]
Essential properties are necessary, but necessary properties may not be essential [Vaidya]
Aboutness is always intended, and cannot be accidental [Vaidya]
Can you possess objective understanding without realising it? [Vaidya]