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PHIL243
Theory of Knowledge
PHIL243 FA
Not Currently Offered
This course is an examination of philosophical problems
concerning knowledge and the justification and objectivity
of beliefs, the difference between knowledge and belief, the
quest for directly evident foundations of knowledge, and the
challenges of skepticism.
MAJOR READINGS
Readings include a few classical selections
(from Aristotle, Descartes, Hume) but are mostly selections
from Barry Stroud's SIGNIFICANCE OF PHILOSOPHICAL
SKEPTICISM.
EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS
Several short essays, a
midterm and either a final exam or term paper.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS
This course is not
in general appropriate as a first course in philosophy.
Hence the prerequisites. Strongly motivated beginners,
especially prospective philosophy majors, may be admitted by
permission of the instructor through prerequisite override.
A previous course in Logic (PHIL230 or PHIL231 or even
PHIL200), though not a prerequisite, would be helpful.
Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting
or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the
first class, they will be dropped from the class list.
NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form
to the Registrar's Office.
COURSE FORMAT: Discussion Lecture
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level: UG Credit: 1.00
Prerequisites:
None
Last Updated on MAR-22-1999
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