PHIL 3410 Epistemology: Theory of Knowledge

4 hours; 4 credits

Classical and contemporary theories of the nature of knowledge and belief. Discussion of skepticism, rationalism, empiricism, coherentism, foundationalism. Analysis of such concepts as probability, certainty, perception, evidence, truth.

Prerequisite: one course in philosophy or Core Studies 10 or Core Curriculum 1210 [2.1].

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