Models of Self Knowledge

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What are the three models of Self Knowledge?

1) Inner Sense Model

2) Behaviorism Model

3) Externalism Model

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Describe the inner sense model

States that knowledge is from feelings and inner senses. Deals in introspection.

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What are some pros and cons of the inner sense model?

  • Pros: Matches intuition and our self beliefs

  • Cons: Does not account for introspection being incorrect and mistakes in self knowledge.

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Describe Behaviorism

Self-knowledge comes from viewing others behaviors and inferring thoughts based on those behaviors.

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What are some pros and cons of behaviorism?

  • Pros: Grounded in observable evidence and avoids mistakes from introspection

  • Cons: Does not account for lying or beliefs that lack behavioral expression.

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Describe Externalism

Self thoughts depend on external factors. Thoughts come from environments, social context, and language.

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What are some pros and cons to externalism?

  • Pro: explains how meaning is based on the real world, not just the mind

  • Cons: overlooks any knowledge that comes from within.