Knowledge as aptness

Stewart Cohen

doi:10.1007/s11098-009-9376-8

Knowledge as aptness

Stewart Cohen

Philosophy

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Abstract

I raise several objections to Sosa’s account of knowledge as aptness. I argue that aptness is neither necessary nor sufficient for knowledge. I also raise some objection to Sosa’s treatment of dreaming skepticism.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	121-125
Journal	Philosophical Studies
Volume	144
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s11098-009-9376-8
Publication status	Published - 2009

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