Philosophy 310 - Philosophy and the Social Sciences:Science,Rationality,and Morality

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Colgate University

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E. Witherspoon This course explores philosophical issues raised by the methods and results of the social sciences. It begins by considering fundamental questions raised by anthropology: How is one to understand a culture other than one's own In attempting to understand other cultures, can one employ the concept of rationality Is there one standard of rationality that applies to every culture Do different cultures possess different "logics" that are immune to understanding and criticism from outsiders Exploration of these questions requires thinking about the status of logic and how it is related to systems of belief and action. The course also explores the related question of the status of moral norms as well as the nature of explanation in the social sciences. Prerequisite: one course in philosophy or permission of the instructor

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.colgate.edu

Phone Number:

(315) 228-1000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

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Semester

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