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11. Knowledge Aims / A. Knowledge / 1. Knowledge
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For Aristotle, knowledge is of causes, and is theoretical, practical or productive [Aristotle, by Code]
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11. Knowledge Aims / A. Knowledge / 2. Understanding
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We understand things when they are distinct, and we can derive necessities from them [Leibniz]
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Understanding grasps the agreements and disagreements of ideas [Leibniz]
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11. Knowledge Aims / A. Knowledge / 4. Belief / a. Beliefs
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The Humean theory of motivation is that beliefs may be motivators as well as desires [Engel]
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11. Knowledge Aims / A. Knowledge / 4. Belief / c. Aim of beliefs
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Our beliefs are meant to fit the world (i.e. be true), where we want the world to fit our desires [Engel]
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11. Knowledge Aims / A. Knowledge / 4. Belief / d. Cause of beliefs
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'Evidentialists' say, and 'voluntarists' deny, that we only believe on the basis of evidence [Engel]
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11. Knowledge Aims / B. Certain Knowledge / 1. Certainty
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Certainty is where practical doubt is insane, or at least blameworthy [Leibniz]
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11. Knowledge Aims / B. Certain Knowledge / 5. Cogito Critique
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I know more than I think, since I know I think A then B then C [Leibniz]
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The Cogito doesn't prove existence, because 'I am thinking' already includes 'I am' [Leibniz]
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