PHIL 251

Knowledge, Certainty and Skepticism

Units: 1.5, Hours: 3-0 or 2-0-1

An introduction to central concepts, issues and theories in epistemology (the theory of knowledge). Topics will be drawn from the following list: knowledge; skepticism; evidence; rational belief; doubt; justification; certainty.

Note: Credit will be granted for only one of 251, 250.

Formerly: part of 250

Prerequisites:

Undergraduate course in Philosophy offered by the Department of Philosophy in the Faculty of Humanities.