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The Gettier Problem

The repeatability of results is considered to be a test for the veracity of any formula or theory . The Gettier problem can be resloved by following this empirical method of repeatbility of results . However before doing this , an explanation should be in as to what it means to believe in something with a justification . A hasty generalization should not constitute a belief . Coincidences do not constitute knowledege and it was just a matter of chance that the time shown by the watch was actually true . These coincidental truths give a semblance of

knowledge and not true knowledge . A counterexample in this case would be the repeatability test . If I were to look at the watch some time later again , then I would have known my earlier knowledge to be just a mere coincidental truth . There is always an element of probability involved whether the clock is showing current time or not . One can not consider any coincidental truth to be knoldge without first eliminating the element of chance that may be present in the case . These counterexamples are thus valid in all cases where there are elements of probability involved . Performing a simple repeatability of result would in most cases reveal whether one is jutified in having a coincidental truth to be true knowledge or not . To classify anything as knowldege , one must therefore consider all the elemnts of probability at play besides considering the three cirteria of justified true belief . Any framework that takes into acount the element...

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