PHILOSOPHY 242 - Experiencing and Knowing

Institution:

Hobart William Smith Colleges

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How trustworthy are our sense organs for giving us information about the world Is there any other good source of knowledge besides sensory experience How reliable are the inductive methods of science How can we tell when we have achieved knowledge What is the scope of human knowledge What are its limits This course examines some 20th century discussions of these and similar questions that have long intrigued thinkers wishing to understand the capacities of the human mind. ( Offered alternate years)

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3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

WWW.HWS.EDU

Phone Number:

(315) 781-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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