PHL 331, 336 - Epistemology

1 course unit

An exploration of the nature, scope, and sources of human knowledge. When and under what conditions do people have knowledge? Do we really know the things that we think we know? Is knowledge acquired by using the senses, the intellect, or both? Although some attention will be paid to the views of historical figures, the focus of the course will be on contemporary issues. Topics may include skepticism, the problem of analyzing the concept of knowledge, theories about the nature and structure of justification, a priori knowledge, feminist theories of knowledge, and the naturalization of knowledge.
Prerequisite(s): Any previous course in philosophy.
Meets general academic requirement W when offered as 336.