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Infallibilism vs. Fallibilism
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The belief that humans can possess certain, indubitable knowledge about some matters.
Aligns with infallibilism because it posits that certain knowledge is possible without error.
The idea that all knowledge is revisable in principle.
Aligns with fallibilism as it acknowledges the possibility of error and correction in knowledge claims.
Knowledge through pure reason alone is sufficient for certainty.
Aligns with infallibilism because it asserts that rational insight can lead to knowledge without error.
Empirical evidence is the only sure guide to truth.
Aligns with fallibilism because empirical methods are subject to revision and falsification.
The principle that we should withhold belief until presented with adequate evidence.
Aligns with fallibilism since it implies beliefs can be wrong and require sufficient justification.
A mathematical proof provides certain knowledge.
Aligns with infallibilism insofar as it treats mathematical proofs as yielding indubitable truth.
Beliefs are justified only through empirical success.
Aligns with fallibilism because this justification relies on the provisional nature of empirical testing.
Moral truths can be known with certainty.
Aligns with infallibilism if one maintains there are absolute moral truths beyond doubt.
No belief is beyond potential doubt or reevaluation.
Aligns with fallibilism as it maintains even deeply held beliefs could be mistaken.
Perception gives us direct access to facts about the world.
Might align with infallibilism if one holds that perceptions are infallible sources of knowledge.
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