Assignment Papers-Explain the balanced approach to resolving the conflict between externalism and internalism suggested in this reading.

Assignment Papers-Explain the balanced approach to resolving the conflict between externalism and internalism suggested in this reading.

Why has internalism been so dominant?

·         What is external about externalism? Why is it called that?

·         Explain why it is difficult to justify the reliability of our memories.

·         How does an externalist handle the question of the reliability of our memories?

·         According to reliabilism, do I need to know that my cognitive processes are functioning reliably to be warranted in holding a belief?

·         What is the major criticism internalism raises against externalism?

·         What is the major criticism externalism raises against internalism?

·         What is Plantinga’s modest foundationalists/externalist warrant for believing in God?

·         Compare the internalist and externalist justification for belief in God.

·         Explain the balanced approach to resolving the conflict between externalism and internalism suggested in this reading.

 

Terms