Assignment Papers-What is internal about internalism? Why is it called that?

Assignment Papers-What is internal about internalism? Why is it called that?

Read and take notes of Chapter 7 of How Do We Know? “Do We Need Justification?” This reading overlaps with material introduced in the presentations, but with some further details. Make sure you understand the following points and questions:

Explain what it means for a belief to be justified.

Explain the distinction between a belief being justified and a belief being true.

 What is internal about internalism? Why is it called that?

 According to internalism, if a person does not have good reason for what he/she believes, does that mean the belief is not true?

 Does internalism claim one must be consciously aware of one’s reasons in order to be justified for a belief?

Explain Clifford’s brand of Evidentialism.

What is the problem with Clifford’s version of Evidentialism?

What is the problem with the statement “It is wrong always, everywhere and for anyone, to believe anything upon insufficient evidence?”