Problem
Use the Reliability Theory and Descartes's Foundationalism to explore the question of whether animals have knowledge? For example, do dogs have knowledge? Choose one species of animal as your example. What is required for an animal to have knowledge, according to the reliability theory? Explain and defend your position.If the reliability theory says dogs (or the animal of your choice) DO count as having knowledge, does it support or weaken the Reliability Theory of Knowledge?
How do the requirements of the reliability theory differ from what would be demanded by Descartes's view that knowledge is internally certifiable? Explain.
Finally, what is your conclusion about whether the species you chose has knowledge or not. If your answer is no, why not? If your answer is yes, what kind of knowledge?