PHI 3170 Theory of Knowledge

3 units
Philosophy
Faculty of Arts
Study of the nature of knowledge, justification, evidence and truth. Topics may include: scepticism, a priori knowledge, naturalism, foundationalism versus coherentism, internalism versus externalism, certainty versus fallibilism.

Components:

Lecture

Requirements:

Prerequisite: 12 course units in Philosophy (PHI).

Previously Offered Terms:

Fall
Winter
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French Equivalent:

Organized

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4.13

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Clear Expectations

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4.80

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agree
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Learned a Lot

16 responses

4.25

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strongly agree
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agree
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Recommend

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2.50

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Workload

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2.00

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very heavy
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heavier than average
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average
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Fair Assessments

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4.56

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strongly agree
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agree
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question not applicable
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