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... Armstrong uses his thermometer theory to explain externalism or non-inferential knowledge. ... s causal theory of knowledge is another externalist theory that deals with acquiring knowledge non-inferentially. His theory is based on the causal connections between a belief of a proposition and the truth of that proposition. ... s theory deals with simple perception. ... The causal theory says that we do not need to be aware of the internal workings of our senses to validate what we consider to be knowledge. ... s theory there must be a causal connection that makes A believe P. ... s causal theory validates the reasoning behind the belief of hearing a siren. ... s causal theory agrees with Armstrong? ... This theory is very important in understanding how we can acquire knowledge non-inferentially about our simple perceptions. The most important component of his theory is the emphasis of law-like connections between specific propositions. ... s causal theory of knowledge is a separate externalist theory that is in agreement with Armstrong?
Approximate Word count = 1450
Approximate Pages = 5.8
(250 words per page double spaced)
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