Seminar in Epistemology (468-0-20)

Topic

Normative Clash: The Epistemic & the Interpersonal

Instructors

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

Meeting Info

Kresge Centennial Hall 2-335: Tues 2:00PM - 4:50PM

Overview of class

In this seminar we will explore various topics in which both epistemic and interpersonal norms are in play. Our focus will be on whether there are possible cases in which it is not possible to satisfy both simultaneously. Topics include the ethics of belief, epistemic partiality in friendship, trust, promising against the evidence, doxastic wronging, and testimonial injustice.

Learning Objectives

The aim will be for all students to be able to articulate (in speech and writing) the potential for a normative clash, and their response to the prospect of such clashes.

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

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: Registration is reserved for Philosophy PhD Graduate Students