PHIL 431 - Theory of Knowledge

Institution:

University of Pennsylvania

Subject:

Description:

Domotor. This seminar surveys the basic theories of empirical knowledge and belief, with special regards to their foundations and justification. We will begin with classical epistemic attitudes, including common and joint knowledge, formulated within the framework of elementary modal logic. Also, we will examine the major inadequacies of this popular apporach. We will then deal in depth with broader questions of revision of knowledge and belief in face of new information, perceptual knowledge, representation of knowledge, skeptical arguments, epistemic paradoxes and naturalized epistemology. Some acquaintance with traditional logic will be helpful.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.upenn.edu

Phone Number:

(215) 898-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

The Course Profile information is provided and updated by third parties including the respective institutions. While the institutions are able to update their information at any time, the information is not independently validated, and no party associated with this website can accept responsibility for its accuracy.