Knowledge Norm

The Knowledge Norm is a principle in epistemology suggesting that knowledge is the right standard for evaluating whether a belief is justified or correct. In simple terms, for a belief to be genuinely justified or valid, it should be based on true and well-supported knowledge. For example, if you believe something only because you think you have evidence, but that evidence is actually false or insufficient, your belief isn't truly justified. The norm emphasizes that knowledge—not just true beliefs or opinions—is the key criterion for a belief to be considered well-founded and justified.