Single Idea 24251

[catalogued under 12. Knowledge Sources / C. Rationalism / 1. Rationalism]

Full Idea

If true belief is no different from knowledge, then we must count all the things we perceive with our bodily senses as the most reliable thing in existence.

Gist of Idea

If knowledge is just true belief, we are forced to rely on the senses

Source

Plato (Timaeus [c.362 BCE], 51d)

Book Reference

Plato: 'Timaeus and Critias', ed/tr. Waterfield,Robin [OUP 2008], p.44


A Reaction

Timaeus goes on to explain how knowledge differs from true belief, roughly in the way outlined in 'Theaetetus'.