There’s nothing wrong with the causal history of Henry’s belief, either
But he is unaware that he is in False Barn County, and that this is the one real barn
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Henry isn’t actually forming any false beliefs as he makes his judgement about that one real barn
But isn't the belief that he isn't in False Barn County a false belief?
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We don’t (and shouldn’t) follow a simple rule of denying knowledge every time a false belief enters the picture
But aren't some false beliefs more important than others?
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Did the traveller know, as he stood on the hilltop hallucinating, that there was water ahead?
In my opinion, no
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Does the observer know that there is a fire burning in the distance?
In my opinion, no
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