From: Epistemology: The Rules of Knowing
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How much of what you 'know' is based on your own experience versus the testimony of others?

Most of our knowledge about the world—from the existence of atoms to distant countries—comes from trusting other people. Epistemology helps us evaluate when it is reasonable to trust these external sources.

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Write down three facts you believe to be true, and track down exactly where you first learned them to test their reliability.

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