PHILOSOPHY 280 - Knowledge and Belief

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Hope College

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?ll men by nature desire to know," says Aristotlein his Metaphysics. This famous quote raises numerous questions. What is knowledge Why do we want it How do we know when we have it This course will examine these and related questions, such as "Can we be certain of anything " "Whaare the sources of knowledge " "Is scientific knowledge easier to attain than moral orreligious knowledge " Cross-listed with Religion. Four Credits La Porte Fall Semester 2008

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4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.hope.edu

Phone Number:

(616) 395-7000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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