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ââThe knowledge that we value the most is the knowledge for which we can provide the strongest justifications.â To what extent would you agree with this claim?â(TM)
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... 1090-094 1 Nicole Swain Mr. Harvey Theory of Knowledge January 6, 2009 Word Count: 1220 '"The knowledge that we value the most is the knowledge for which we can provide the strongest justifications." To what extent would you agree with this claim?' Knowledge is any justified true belief, as defined by Plato. There was a well defined line between knowledge and opinion. Knowledge is certain or proven by facts whereas opinion is not certain. All knowledge can be proven to some extent by facts. If it cannot be proven by facts, it is implied, according to Plato, that the information is an opinion. When knowledge is obtained, it is stored in the brain with its justifications. Samuel Johnson once said, "All knowledge is, of itself of some value." This quote shows how one values all knowledge in some way. When one discusses the value of a certain piece of knowledge, their interest in this piece of knowledge
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