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Justification Of Belief 2

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This document discusses whether it matters if our beliefs are true. It introduces the concepts of relativism, skepticism, and gullibility and their benefits and problems. It also discusses how to assess the credibility of articles by considering the source, statements, and whether it fits with one's own views. Students are assigned to evaluate an article using these criteria and write down a quotation from the textbook.

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Does it matter if what we believe is true? Lesson 2
Does it matter if what we believe is false ? Lesson 2
The Treachery of Images by Belgian artist Rene Magritte (1898-1967) What point is the Belgian artist Rene Magritte trying to make here?
The Treachery of Images by Belgian artist Rene Magritte (1898-1967)
This Lesson Does it matter if what we believe is true? Relativism & Scepticism & Gullibility How to assess credibility of articles Quote-Idol (Homework)
Do you believe this article? Does it matter if what you believe is true?
Does it matter if what you believe is true?
This Lesson Does it matter if what we believe is true? Relativism & Scepticism & Gullibility How to assess credibility of articles Quote-Idol (Homework)
Relativism There is no such thing as absolute truth that exists in an objective way independent of what anyone happens to believe is true The best we can say is that something is true for me but may at the same time be false for someone else Benefits of Relativism Problems with Relativism
Scepticism True knowledge is not possible Not possible to say something is true or false Benefits of Scepticism Problems with Scepticism
Gullibility Belief in all information presented to you - everything is true. Benefits of Gullibility Problems with Gullibility
This Lesson Does it matter if what we believe is true? Relativism & Scepticism & Gullibility How to assess credibility of articles Quote-Idol (Homework)
How can we assess credibility of articles? S ource S tatements S elf Am I inclined to believe it because it fits with my personal beliefs and values? Am I inclined to reject it because it conflicts with my personal beliefs and values? Any clues on the text itself? How has it been written? Does it provide clear evidence for claims? Does it try to examine both sides fairly? Where is this article? Does it have a reputation for reliability? Does it have the expertise to know? Does it tend to check its facts carefully?
Assessing credibility of articles Take one of the articles and apply 3 Ss to evaluate credibility
This Lesson Does it matter if what we believe is true? Relativism & Scepticism & Gullibility How to assess credibility of articles Quote Idol (Homework)
Quote Idol Page 3 of text book - Write down the one quotation which you find the best Read Chapter 1 Homework due next lesson

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Justification Of Belief 2

  • 1. Does it matter if what we believe is true? Lesson 2
  • 2. Does it matter if what we believe is false ? Lesson 2
  • 3. The Treachery of Images by Belgian artist Rene Magritte (1898-1967) What point is the Belgian artist Rene Magritte trying to make here?
  • 4. The Treachery of Images by Belgian artist Rene Magritte (1898-1967)
  • 5. This Lesson Does it matter if what we believe is true? Relativism & Scepticism & Gullibility How to assess credibility of articles Quote-Idol (Homework)
  • 6. Do you believe this article? Does it matter if what you believe is true?
  • 7. Does it matter if what you believe is true?
  • 8. This Lesson Does it matter if what we believe is true? Relativism & Scepticism & Gullibility How to assess credibility of articles Quote-Idol (Homework)
  • 9. Relativism There is no such thing as absolute truth that exists in an objective way independent of what anyone happens to believe is true The best we can say is that something is true for me but may at the same time be false for someone else Benefits of Relativism Problems with Relativism
  • 10. Scepticism True knowledge is not possible Not possible to say something is true or false Benefits of Scepticism Problems with Scepticism
  • 11. Gullibility Belief in all information presented to you - everything is true. Benefits of Gullibility Problems with Gullibility
  • 12. This Lesson Does it matter if what we believe is true? Relativism & Scepticism & Gullibility How to assess credibility of articles Quote-Idol (Homework)
  • 13. How can we assess credibility of articles? S ource S tatements S elf Am I inclined to believe it because it fits with my personal beliefs and values? Am I inclined to reject it because it conflicts with my personal beliefs and values? Any clues on the text itself? How has it been written? Does it provide clear evidence for claims? Does it try to examine both sides fairly? Where is this article? Does it have a reputation for reliability? Does it have the expertise to know? Does it tend to check its facts carefully?
  • 14. Assessing credibility of articles Take one of the articles and apply 3 Ss to evaluate credibility
  • 15. This Lesson Does it matter if what we believe is true? Relativism & Scepticism & Gullibility How to assess credibility of articles Quote Idol (Homework)
  • 16. Quote Idol Page 3 of text book - Write down the one quotation which you find the best Read Chapter 1 Homework due next lesson