Theory of Knowledge (255-0-20)

Instructors

Sanford C Goldberg
847/491-8524
Kresge 3-431

Meeting Info

Kresge Centennial Hall 2-415: Mon, Wed 9:30AM - 10:50AM

Overview of class

In this class we will investigate several philosophical questions that arise as we think about knowledge. We will consider questions concerning the values that arise in connection with knowledge and other products of inquiry, we will help students recognize and reflect on evaluative questions that arise when we assess claims to knowledge, we will become aware of the standards we bring to bear in such assessments, and we will appreciate how these standards may be misused, abused, or exploited under certain social conditions.

Learning Objectives

The aim will be for students to be able to articulate the evaluative standards we use in connection with such terms as 'reasonable,' 'rational,' and 'knowledgeable', and to defend claims involving the application of these standards to contemporary issues.

Class Materials (Required)

All class materials will be available on Canvas at NO cost to the student.

Class Materials (Suggested)

a list of suggested readings will be available on canvas.

Class Notes

Final Paper

Class Attributes

Ethics & Values Distro Area

Associated Classes

DIS - Kresge Centennial Hall 2-339: Wed 3:00PM - 3:50PM

DIS - Kresge Centennial Hall 2-325: Wed 4:00PM - 4:50PM

DIS - Kresge Centennial Hall 2-329: Fri 3:00PM - 3:50PM

DIS - Kresge Centennial Hall 2-435: Fri 10:00AM - 10:50AM