PHIL 09371 - Epistemology- WI

Institution:

Rowan University

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Description:

This course addresses philosophical questions concerning the nature of knowledge. Some of these questions include: How can we be sure that our knowledge of the world is accurate? What is the relation of evidence to our understanding of the world? What distinguishes mathematical knowledge from scientific and ethical knowledge? Students will study and criticize both traditional and contemporary approaches to the understanding of knowledge. Students will also develop and refine their own views in response to these issues. Meets general education writing intensive guidelines with a variety of graded and ungraded writing assignments.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.rowan.edu

Phone Number:

(856) 256-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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