A belief is justified for a reliabilist when that belief
A) arises from a more basic belief.
B) is a member of a coherent set of beliefs.
C) is produced by a process that yields a relatively high proportion of true beliefs and a relatively low proportion of false beliefs.
D) is produced by a process that yields absolute certainty.

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Reliabilism is a theory that believes in the justification of beliefs based on the reliability of the process that produces them. According to this theory, a belief is justified if it is produced by a process that yields a higher proportion of true beliefs and a lower proportion of false beliefs. Therefore, option C is the best choice. Option A and B are not accurate because the reliabilist theory does not rely on the hierarchy of beliefs or coherence of beliefs. Option D is also incorrect as reliabilism does not require absolute certainty, but only a higher probability of true beliefs.

A Belief Is Justified for a Reliabilist When That Belief