MPYE-003: Epistemology

Write a note on Paul Ricoeur’s idea of hermeneutics.

Introduction Paul Ricoeur was a well-known French philosopher who made important contributions to the field of hermeneutics — the art and science of interpretation. Originally, hermeneutics was used to interpret religious texts like the Bible, but Ricoeur expanded its use to include literature, history, and even everyday communication. His ideas helped many people understand how […]

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Write an essay on knowledge as justified true belief. Do you think that this definition of knowledge is justified? Give arguments to support your answer.

Introduction In philosophy, understanding what knowledge is has been a central concern for centuries. One well-known definition is “Justified True Belief” (JTB). According to this view, a person knows something if three conditions are met: the belief must be true, the person must believe it, and there must be justification for the belief. This essay

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What are the conditions required to be a meaningful sentence in Nyaya Philosophy? Explain with examples.

Introduction Nyaya Philosophy, one of the classical schools of Indian philosophy, is well-known for its detailed focus on logic and epistemology. In this system, language plays a very important role in the process of gaining knowledge. According to Nyaya, for any sentence to be meaningful and convey knowledge, it must meet specific conditions. These conditions

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