PHILOSOPHY 190 - Facts and Values

Institution:

Hobart William Smith Colleges

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Description:

This course examines a variety of issues relevant to an understanding of facts and values. What is the difference between a factual claim and a value claim Does it make sense to think of facts as objective, and therefore the same for everyone, and values as subjective, and therefore relative to individuals, families, races, genders, classes, and cultures What is the relationship between values and religion How are values related to emotions Is it possible, or even desirable, to put aside value preferences when we seek knowledge In what ways can knowledge seeking inquiries be biased ( Offered occasionally)

Credits:

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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