PHIL 429

Advanced Studies in Scottish Philosophy

Units: 1.5, Hours: 3-0

Investigation of the concepts, arguments and theories advanced by such central figures as David Hume and his contemporary Thomas Reid. Topics may include knowledge, probability, causation, skepticism, certainty, reason, universals, free will, language and communication, justice and morals.

Note: Credit will be granted for only one of 429, 490 if taken in the same topic.

Prerequisites: One of 306, 308, 309, or permission of the department.

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