Goldman's Fake Barn thought experiment shows that
A) the world is a collection of random causes.
B) all of the objects that surround us are illusory.
C) a caused TRUE belief is not sufficient for knowledge.
D) future perceptions can correct past mistakes.

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Goldman's Fake Barn thought experiment illustrates that having a true belief that happens to be caused by the relevant facts in the environment is not sufficient for having knowledge. This is because the presence of numerous fake barns in the vicinity could easily have led to a false belief, undermining the reliability of the belief formation process.

Goldman's Fake Barn Thought Experiment Shows That