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

28 responses

4.14

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strongly agree
54%
agree
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disagree
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strongly disagree
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Clear Expectations

22 responses

4.55

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strongly agree
73%
agree
18%
neither agree nor disagree
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Learned a Lot

28 responses

4.04

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strongly agree
61%
agree
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disagree
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strongly disagree
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Recommend

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2.50

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strongly agree
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agree
33%
disagree
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strongly disagree
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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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lighter than average
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Fair Assessments

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4.57

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strongly agree
75%
agree
18%
disagree
4%
strongly disagree
4%
question not applicable
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