Questions (select only one of the following 2 options):
1.Can we trust knowledge involving causality? If we can, what do you believe to be the best response to the Problem of Induction? If you believe we can not, why are you confident that the Problem of Induction can not be adequately solved?
What are some other possible implications and conclusions you can make regarding knowledge based on your views on the Problem of Induction?
In developing your response, you’ll need to include some analysis and explanation of both the Hume and Goodman readings from Chapter 4.
2.Can we ever have any knowledge of other minds? If we can, how can you best explain how we might have such knowledge, and how might this knowledge be limited? If we can not, why do you believe this to be the case?
What are some other possible implications and conclusions you can make regarding knowledge based on your views on this problem of external minds?
In developing your response, you’ll need to include some analysis and explanation of at least 2 of the Russell, Kripke, Ponty, or Armstrong readings from Chapter 5.
In developing your responses, you will need to summarize and explain the problem you are analyzing as best you can, clearly state your specific thesis and belief in response to this problem, and respond to reasons for disagreement in defense of your thesis/belief.
